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  • CaptainZombie
    Brains
    • Jul 2003
    • 37851

    #151
    Re: Xbox 360 Intercooler

    Originally posted by UNC_Pete
    Its in my entertainment system that has both the back and front wide open in the space it is in. It's like 3 feet deep and 3 feet wide. I read some kid put 5 poker chips on each corner of his system and didn't freeze again lol but I don't think I should have to even think about going to that..
    I wouldn't keep my system in an inclosed area. I have mine sitting on top of my entertainment center. In the center, I just don't think the hear is escaping properly, but that's just my opinion.
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    • CaptainZombie
      Brains
      • Jul 2003
      • 37851

      #152
      Re: Xbox 360 Intercooler

      Originally posted by DXZeke
      It's worth trying out since it'll open the bottom up a bit more for more airflow.

      It's worth a shot.

      Just try and keep the sides of your system as open as they can be since that's where the air is getting mainly sucked in.
      The top of the system has air hooles also so that's why I think it's not a good idea to keep in the entertainment center. The air isn't flowing properly even though the front and back are open.
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      • UNC_Pete
        MVP
        • Jun 2005
        • 2487

        #153
        Re: Xbox 360 Intercooler

        I've had it on the floor before infront of the entertainment system but it froze there too..I had it vertical..

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        • CaptainZombie
          Brains
          • Jul 2003
          • 37851

          #154
          Re: Xbox 360 Intercooler

          Originally posted by UNC_Pete
          I've had it on the floor before infront of the entertainment system but it froze there too..I had it vertical..
          Carpet or flat surface?
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          • Rodster
            Banned
            • Mar 2003
            • 5709

            #155
            Re: Xbox 360 Intercooler

            Originally posted by UNC_Pete
            Its in my entertainment system that has both the back and front wide open in the space it is in. It's like 3 feet deep and 3 feet wide. I read some kid put 5 poker chips on each corner of his system and didn't freeze again lol but I don't think I should have to even think about going to that..
            Actually it's similar to my idea. I said before on this forum that I purchased a 6pack of Office Depot erasers. I placed one on each corner of the 360, right where the rubber feet are. (horizontal)

            I took the last two erasers and placed them on each end of the Power Brick. If you do this you are raising the 360 for better airflow.

            ***Hint as to what could really be your problem***
            This came from the Official Xbox Forum. Check the rear of the machine and MAKE SURE both fans are working at the rear of the unit. Note one fans pushes more air than the other, that's perfectly normal.

            If only one fan is working the machine will surely OVERHEAT. If that's what you find call Microsoft and they'll replace your unit.

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            • CaptainZombie
              Brains
              • Jul 2003
              • 37851

              #156
              Re: Xbox 360 Intercooler

              Originally posted by Rodster
              Actually it's similar to my idea. I said before on this forum that I purchased a 6pack of Office Depot erasers. I placed one on each corner of the 360, right where the rubber feet are. (horizontal)

              I took the last two erasers and placed them on each end of the Power Brick. If you do this you are raising the 360 for better airflow.

              ***Hint as to what could really be your problem***
              This came from the Official Xbox Forum. Check the rear of the machine and MAKE SURE both fans are working at the rear of the unit. Note one fans pushes more air than the other, that's perfectly normal.

              If only one fan is working the machine will surely OVERHEAT. If that's what you find call Microsoft and they'll replace your unit.
              I read that also at MS site.
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              • UNC_Pete
                MVP
                • Jun 2005
                • 2487

                #157
                Re: Xbox 360 Intercooler

                Originally posted by Metropolis
                Carpet or flat surface?
                It was carpet. I'm going to check my fan. Thanks. I have it up on 5 poker chips right now with a fan blowing on it. I'm going to check tonight and see if it overheats while playing fight night..

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                • CaptainZombie
                  Brains
                  • Jul 2003
                  • 37851

                  #158
                  Re: Xbox 360 Intercooler

                  Originally posted by UNC_Pete
                  It was carpet. I'm going to check my fan. Thanks. I have it up on 5 poker chips right now with a fan blowing on it. I'm going to check tonight and see if it overheats while playing fight night..
                  Bro, never ever place a system on carpet. That is why your system is messed up, the heat had no where to escape underneath so it was moving back in the box.
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                  • RoyalBoyle78
                    Aka."Footballforever"
                    • May 2003
                    • 23918

                    #159
                    Re: Xbox 360 Intercooler

                    Originally posted by UNC_Pete
                    It was carpet. I'm going to check my fan. Thanks. I have it up on 5 poker chips right now with a fan blowing on it. I'm going to check tonight and see if it overheats while playing fight night..
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                    • UNC_Pete
                      MVP
                      • Jun 2005
                      • 2487

                      #160
                      Re: Xbox 360 Intercooler

                      It doesn't matter. I elevated it using poker chips out in the middle of the floor with a 12 inch fan blowing on it and it still freezes. I did find out however that one of the fans is not working in the back. That is why it is freezing. So, this forum did help solve my problem. The box should be here tomorrow to send it out.

                      The only time it was on the carpet was when it was vertical.
                      Last edited by UNC_Pete; 04-10-2006, 10:52 PM.

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                      • CaptainZombie
                        Brains
                        • Jul 2003
                        • 37851

                        #161
                        Re: Xbox 360 Intercooler

                        Originally posted by UNC_Pete
                        It doesn't matter. I elevated it using poker chips out in the middle of the floor with a 12 inch fan blowing on it and it still freezes. I did find out however that one of the fans is not working in the back. That is why it is freezing. So, this forum did help solve my problem. The box should be here tomorrow to send it out.

                        The only time it was on the carpet was when it was vertical.
                        Even then, you are blocking the bottom of the console on the carpet if it's vertical.
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                        • UNC_Pete
                          MVP
                          • Jun 2005
                          • 2487

                          #162
                          Re: Xbox 360 Intercooler

                          I only had it on the carpet one time. 90% of the time it has been in my entertainment center..It overheats no matter what I do since the one fan is out..

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                          • CaptainZombie
                            Brains
                            • Jul 2003
                            • 37851

                            #163
                            Re: Xbox 360 Intercooler

                            Originally posted by UNC_Pete
                            I only had it on the carpet one time. 90% of the time it has been in my entertainment center..It overheats no matter what I do since the one fan is out..
                            As long as the sent you a box man, just send it back to them. How long have you had the system for?
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                            • CaliBuck
                              Banned
                              • Mar 2006
                              • 1436

                              #164
                              Re: Xbox 360 Intercooler

                              This might have already been answered and I'm sorry if it has, I just really don't wanna sift thru all these pages BUT...my 360 is REALLY loud, will this make it more quiet or does it have no effect on the noise?

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                              • CaptainZombie
                                Brains
                                • Jul 2003
                                • 37851

                                #165
                                Re: Xbox 360 Intercooler

                                Originally posted by A-Dub
                                This might have already been answered and I'm sorry if it has, I just really don't wanna sift thru all these pages BUT...my 360 is REALLY loud, will this make it more quiet or does it have no effect on the noise?
                                It's loud, but you tune it out after awhile.
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