Thanks in advance!Good tips to keep your xbox 360 from overheating?
I have an Xbox with Jasper Chipset which has almost resolved the rrod issue. Xbox Pro doesn't have jasper chipset, so you must take care of your console.
Here are some tips I think all xbox owners can use:
I recommend you always install the games you will play most onto the hard drive; not only the xbox runs quieter, but you will also increase the life of your disc by preventing the scratches as the game will run from the hdd.
Also keep the xbox horizontal as... the vertical in the advertisements is vertical mainly for aesthetic reasons..otherwise microsoft recommends it horizontal. It avoids being knocked down by mistake by kids or anyone.. And reduces the chances of disk scratches cause if you think about it.. horizontal way is a obvious or natural way to keep it. I wonder how many of those xbox owners who kept their xbox vertically and got red ring of death noticed that there is a ventilation on the right side... which when you keep vertically.. get faced down and blocked. o.O
(microsoft is partly to blame for advertising it vertically, but at the end of the day users should read the manuals and learn to take care of their electronics)
One important point is not to move the xbox or dangle it in the air when the disc is spinning inside. There is a sticker on the disc tray 'Do not move when disc n tray'. But some stupid people can't read the sticker in front of their eyes and dangle the xbox in the air, which will damage the disc. (one recent example was a dumbass at E3 who literally dangled it with Alan Wake game inside :o ). I don't see any reason why would anyone be dumb enough do that, unless they're dumb haha.
And of'course keep it on a hard surface. Keep in a clean, clutter-free environment. Keep in a open space, not in a cabinet where there's no ventilation.
PS: Oh if you could trade it with the game store for the new xbox slim, go for it. or if you already have bought a lot of accessories i imagine it's probably not worth getting rid of the expensive accessories you already bought. coz new xbox slim comes with 250GB and built in wifi, plus with great bundles on offer. the problem is the old hardrive won't fit in the new xbox slim. and with built in wifi, i wouldn't have the heart to throw that external wifi adapter. LoL. But in that case, because xbox elite and arcade prices now have gone down, at the least you can try to replace you Pro with an Arcade with Jasper chipset in it.
As long as you take care of it, you'll be a happy gamer:)
you could sell your xbox. then you would never need to worry about it over heating.Good tips to keep your xbox 360 from overheating?
just as long as it has open space it won't overheat. DON'T get cooling fan they are one of the main reasons people get the rrod
Set it horizontal, that gives better air flow. Also, make sure its on a hard surface.Good tips to keep your xbox 360 from overheating?
Well, you already have it surrounded by nothing. But more importantly, don't play it for a long time! And never leave it on when you're not using it.
keeping the xbox vertical will provide the greatest opportunity for heat transfer as the air is a fluid so the heat will be distributed through out the entire room rather than half of the heat goin into the floor and heating it up with no escape path like when it lies flat on the floor. have a small fan blow on it to help circulate the air better
Keep it off the carpet and out of a cabinet. It needs to be in the open or it will overheat. Other than that, just dont leave it on for more than 4 to 6 hours at a time. If you aren't playing it, turn it off. I've followed these rules and never had a problem with my arcade. Hope this helps :)
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