Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
PSPi CM5 Thermal Test Results! 🔥❄️
After weeks of work on my PSPi CM5 project, it's finally time to find out if my custom cooling solution actually works.
In this video I put my Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 powered PSPi through a series of thermal tests to see whether the heatsink and fan can keep temperatures under control.
First, I compare idle temperatures with and without the fan running. Then it's time for the real challenge: PS2 emulation. Using Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex, I test temperatures, clock speeds, thermal throttling, and overall performance during extended gameplay sessions.
The results honestly surprised me.
Could a CM5 really be cooled inside a PSP shell? Let's find out.
Hardware Used
Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (CM5)
PSPi custom handheld
Custom heatsink and blower fan cooling solution
RetroPie
PS2 Emulation
Test Results
✅ Lower temperatures than previous CM5 testing
✅ Thermal throttling significantly reduced
✅ Stable gameplay performance
✅ Sustained PS2 emulation inside a PSP form factor
Related Videos
Check out the earlier PSPi CM5 build videos to see how this project came together from the beginning.
Future PSPi Upgrades
I'm considering:
Dual analog sticks
Custom triggers
USB-C charging
Improved rear ventilation
Permanent cooling solution
Let me know in the comments which upgrade you'd like to see next!
Here's Part 2 where we tested with no heatsync:
youtu.be/2z-sRFe9teY
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Time Stamps:
0:00 – Introduction
1:15– Setup
2:30 – Idle tests with and without fan
3:48 – Game tests with and without fan
6:36 – Results
7:13 – Outro
PSPi CM5 Thermal Test Results! 🔥❄️
After weeks of work on my PSPi CM5 project, it's finally time to find out if my custom cooling solution actually works.
In this video I put my Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 powered PSPi through a series of thermal tests to see whether the heatsink and fan can keep temperatures under control.
First, I compare idle temperatures with and without the fan running. Then it's time for the real challenge: PS2 emulation. Using Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex, I test temperatures, clock speeds, thermal throttling, and overall performance during extended gameplay sessions.
The results honestly surprised me.
Could a CM5 really be cooled inside a PSP shell? Let's find out.
Hardware Used
Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (CM5)
PSPi custom handheld
Custom heatsink and blower fan cooling solution
RetroPie
PS2 Emulation
Test Results
✅ Lower temperatures than previous CM5 testing
✅ Thermal throttling significantly reduced
✅ Stable gameplay performance
✅ Sustained PS2 emulation inside a PSP form factor
Related Videos
Check out the earlier PSPi CM5 build videos to see how this project came together from the beginning.
Future PSPi Upgrades
I'm considering:
Dual analog sticks
Custom triggers
USB-C charging
Improved rear ventilation
Permanent cooling solution
Let me know in the comments which upgrade you'd like to see next!
Here's Part 2 where we tested with no heatsync:
youtu.be/2z-sRFe9teY
Please check out my Patreon: patreon.com/c/MoBS
Get you hands on Dubby Sugar free energy! Use my link and get 10% off EVERY order!
dubby.gg/discount/MoBS?ref=merqpygm
If you’re in the market for Handheld parts consider checking out HandHeld Legend.
If you use my affiliate link, you'll save 5% on your entire order over $30
handheldlegend.com/MAKEORBREAKSOCIETY
Get a great deal on an AnyCubic 3d printer using my link below and use coupon code MOBS at checkout to save $25 on your purchase.
store.anycubic.com/?ref=MoBS
Want Steam and other software keys and HUGE discounts? Checkout G2A you wont be disappointed!
g2a.com/n/reflink-247e893c77
Canadian Web Hosting Hosting:
Web Hosting Canada - clients.whc.ca/aff.php?aff=7657
NameSilo - namesilo.com/?rid=5634067ga
Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/makeorbreaksociety
Time Stamps:
0:00 – Introduction
1:15– Setup
2:30 – Idle tests with and without fan
3:48 – Game tests with and without fan
6:36 – Results
7:13 – Outro
