Take A Look At Different Drives Which May be Causing 360 Problem

[CaptainZombie]

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I wonder if this will be like the xbox w/ 3 different drives.

[ComfortablyLomb]

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Next gen games are pushing the hardware.

Think we're going to have a situation like with the fatty PS2 consoles where they getting worn out after a couple years and basically need to be replaced?

[CaptainZombie]

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Think we're going to have a situation like with the fatty PS2 consoles where they getting worn out after a couple years and basically need to be replaced?

I wouldn't doubt it until MS starts making the 360 with much more efficiency and parts get cheaper.

[Casino]

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Why in the hell did they put two different drives into the machine... wouldn't it have been easier to give every system the same drive? I mean they had problems with this on the first one why would they do it again?

i saw the supply and demand reply but MS is also using two different companies to make the 360s. might be up to them what drives to use.

[luv_mist]

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The only thing i'll confirm about the Hitachi drive is that certain games i.e. FNR3, PG3, Burnout Revenge run a little loud on my drive. Can't compare it to the Toshiba drive cause I don't have it.

If anyone can compare having both drives, if one drive is louder then the other, let us know. This is probably intended for those who've had their system replaced and are using a different drive or those who have two 360's.

My freaking drive is the Hitachi and freaking FNR3 runs a little rough around the edges. I'm trying to figure out why it's playing louder now. It use to whistle, now the joint yells all through the room. I'm scared cause I didn't get any warranty. Have these neighbor that comes over playing it. I might have to start charging or something cause it's doing too much for me.

[Rodster]

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My freaking drive is the Hitachi and freaking FNR3 runs a little rough around the edges. I'm trying to figure out why it's playing louder now. It use to whistle, now the joint yells all through the room. I'm scared cause I didn't get any warranty. Have these neighbor that comes over playing it. I might have to start charging or something cause it's doing too much for me.

I had this problem when I first bought my 360. I had the thing vertical and it sounded like a jet taking off. I tried different disks and they were all loud. So I shut off the machine and flipped it sideways and that cured the problem for me.

I also remember on my computer certain PC software would do this as well. You could try using warm water and a clean soft cloth and wipe and dry the cd and see if that helps.

[ThaGenecyst]

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i'm gonna bite the bullet and sit my 360 horizontally

[CaptainZombie]

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i'm gonna bite the bullet and sit my 360 horizontally

Are you having any kinds of problems?

[ThaGenecyst]

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just a loud DVD drive and those 2 lock ups i had yesterday on Ghost Recon

[CaptainZombie]

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just a loud DVD drive and those 2 lock ups i had yesterday on Ghost Recon

Oh boy. I recommend buying the STAND FAN or INTERCOOLER. I am going to get the INTERCOOLER this week. I want to keep this thing as cool as possible.

[ThaGenecyst]

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yeah i think i'm gonna use this lil 10 percent gamestop coupon i got in an email from them and go for that intercooler... i never realized how hot the air blowing out the system can be..

[greenegt]

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I think I'll pick up the intercooler, as well. I haven't had any problems with my 360, but it can't hurt to keep it cooler.

[CaptainZombie]

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yeah i think i'm gonna use this lil 10 percent gamestop coupon i got in an email from them and go for that intercooler... i never realized how hot the air blowing out the system can be..

I got that same coupon.

[CaptainZombie]

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I think I'll pick up the intercooler, as well. I haven't had any problems with my 360, but it can't hurt to keep it cooler.

I'm going to get this too, I want my system to stay cool.

[Rodster]

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i'm gonna bite the bullet and sit my 360 horizontally

If you decide to place the system horizontal then try what I did. Go to Office Depot or Wally World and buy yourself a 4-6 pack of erasers. Place one on each corner of your 360. Pay attention not to cover any holes on the bottom. You just lifted your 360 for maximum airflow and cushioned it against vibration.

If you purchased a 6 pack of erasers then take the last two and put one on each corner of your power supply brick. I stacked 2 erasers on each corner of my 360 and power brick and the machine only gets warm cause it has good airflow.