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  • Holic
    All Star
    • Feb 2003
    • 6424

    #31
    Re: NYKO Intercooler Damage

    I've recently taken mine off because of the noice it creates. I got tired of fixing the foam, but theres no damage to my Xbox 360 luckily. I'm tempted to give the fan stand a shot because I do have my 360 standing. But I have a wireless adapter, and thats the only USB port I see on the back.

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    • USF11
      C*rr*ntly *n L*f* T*lt
      • Jun 2003
      • 4245

      #32
      Re: NYKO Intercooler Damage

      I just took mine off and glad I did. I used to have my sound skip in and out and now since i took this off No Sound Skips. I use a optical cable for the record.
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      • xythander
        MVP
        • Jul 2002
        • 999

        #33
        Re: NYKO Intercooler Damage

        I just hooked everything back up and so far everythinig is working. I was a little nerveous because of the missing plastic piece around the middlel power prong but so far so good. Now, hopefully it won't catch on fire and burn my house down.

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        • Millennium
          Franchise Streamer
          • Aug 2002
          • 9889

          #34
          Re: NYKO Intercooler Damage

          All I can say is this:

          I have a December '05 360 which has had an Intercooler on it from the beginning. I normally check the heat fans once a month just to see how hot the console is getting, and I tend to leave my 360 on for longer (about 4-6 hours) periods. While the air has always been warm, my console never got hot to touch.

          Today, after reading this thread, I took the Intercooler off, and put my 360 on for about 5 hours. After it was over (about 5 minutes ago), my console was EXTREMELY hot on the bottom and around the exit fans, and the air coming out was noticeably warmer.

          The burning is an effect of electricity arcing. You get arcing if contacts aren't making full contact. I have not had any problems with my Intercooler, and guaranteed it is back on there now.
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          • mercalnd
            MVP
            • Oct 2004
            • 4262

            #35
            Re: NYKO Intercooler Damage

            Originally posted by Millennium
            All I can say is this:

            I have a December '05 360 which has had an Intercooler on it from the beginning. I normally check the heat fans once a month just to see how hot the console is getting, and I tend to leave my 360 on for longer (about 4-6 hours) periods. While the air has always been warm, my console never got hot to touch.

            Today, after reading this thread, I took the Intercooler off, and put my 360 on for about 5 hours. After it was over (about 5 minutes ago), my console was EXTREMELY hot on the bottom and around the exit fans, and the air coming out was noticeably warmer.

            The burning is an effect of electricity arcing. You get arcing if contacts aren't making full contact. I have not had any problems with my Intercooler, and guaranteed it is back on there now.

            Same here. I took it off and there wasn't a hint of damage. I played a bit and the 360 got really hot. I've already made up my mind to set some money aside to buy a new core system if mine dies so I'll just take my chances with the Intercoller on as it has served me well until now. I'll definitely check it more often though.

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            • pb4201
              Rookie
              • May 2003
              • 367

              #36
              Re: NYKO Intercooler Damage

              Can I ask a dumb question?

              Couldnt I just place a small fan next to the 360 and it would accomplish the same thing?

              I know its a little ghetto but at least it wont destroy the 360!
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              • mercalnd
                MVP
                • Oct 2004
                • 4262

                #37
                Re: NYKO Intercooler Damage

                Originally posted by pb4201
                Couldnt I just place a small fan next to the 360 and it would accomplish the same thing?
                Not quite. It might help but it won't be the same. The point is to evacuate the hot air from the 360. A fan next to the 360 would pull some of its air from the 360 outtake but also a good bit of ambient air, which does nothing to help cool the 360. The fans inside the cooler can only pull the air coming out of the 360 because of the casing surrounding them.

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                • CaptainZombie
                  Brains
                  • Jul 2003
                  • 37851

                  #38
                  Re: NYKO Intercooler Damage

                  Hopefully some of these reported issues with the intercooler make NYKO redesign this thing so it can hook right up to USB.
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                  • poster
                    All Star
                    • Nov 2003
                    • 7506

                    #39
                    Re: NYKO Intercooler Damage

                    Mine has no issue, and like Millennium my unit gets alot warmer without it on. The damage issue does scare me, but I think I will leave mine on and check it every couple of weeks.

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                    • jzicc
                      *dv*nc*d L*rk*r
                      • Nov 2002
                      • 207

                      #40
                      Re: NYKO Intercooler Damage

                      If you were in my shoes ----- Just bought one sealed on ebay (prior to this thread being started) --- Should I use it or just sell it to someone else on ebay ?--- I have the warranty plan already on the 360 (microsoft) ---

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                      • Rodster
                        Banned
                        • Mar 2003
                        • 5709

                        #41
                        Re: NYKO Intercooler Damage

                        Originally posted by jzicc
                        If you were in my shoes ----- Just bought one sealed on ebay (prior to this thread being started) --- Should I use it or just sell it to someone else on ebay ?--- I have the warranty plan already on the 360 (microsoft) ---
                        DO NOT USE IT !

                        Microsoft has already cautioned 360 owners about using the Intercooler. The may void your warranty if they see the 360 has been damaged by the Intercooler.

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                        • ODogg
                          Hall Of Fame
                          • Feb 2003
                          • 37953

                          #42
                          Re: NYKO Intercooler Damage

                          Originally posted by Rodster
                          DO NOT USE IT !

                          Microsoft has already cautioned 360 owners about using the Intercooler. The may void your warranty if they see the 360 has been damaged by the Intercooler.

                          Just do like I do and keep your house at 55-60 degrees and you're good to go..
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                          • Rodster
                            Banned
                            • Mar 2003
                            • 5709

                            #43
                            Re: NYKO Intercooler Damage

                            Originally posted by ODogg
                            Just do like I do and keep your house at 55-60 degrees and you're good to go..
                            Good point during the winter months there's no need for the Intercooler. I gave it some thought and re-attached my Intercooler. I have another 4 months and if anything happens I'll just get another one. Hell I'll probably get another system regardless before the warranty ends..

                            While the 360 sounds quieter without it, there is no question it runs a lot cooler with it on.

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                            • bigfnjoe96
                              Hall Of Fame
                              • Feb 2004
                              • 11410

                              #44
                              Re: NYKO Intercooler Damage

                              Just checked mine.. Everything is fine. Have had my Intercooler since the summer.

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