I just spent some cash!

SwishSpencor · 1 Jul 2007 at 10:25

So guys! Yesterday I went and bought an xbox 360, what sort of things should I do to reduce the chances of getting a red ring!

I'm getting the extended warrenty.

Jaaay · 1 Jul 2007 at 10:29

Fans!

Ive seen some one put a fan next to theres, and it still works afaik.
But i guess its rather hit and miss.
Ill wait for the 360 pros to come

Defcon5 · 1 Jul 2007 at 10:30

*****-mod an 80mm fan on the side of the case

Kojak · 1 Jul 2007 at 10:30

SwishSpencor said:
... what sort of things should I do to reduce the chances of getting a red ring!

Wrong forum.

Seriously just keep the console and the power supply well ventilated. I know you won't do it but don't ever move the console whilst playing a game as it tends to scratch the disk. I would personally have the console lying horizontally as it seems to be quieter that way but that's just a personal thing. If it's faulty (heaven forbid) there's not a lot you can do about it.

Margaret · 1 Jul 2007 at 10:43

I wouldn't worry about the red ring situation until warranty is over tbh then you can open it up stick some better fans in and add some AS5 thermal paste. :cool:

Zefan · 1 Jul 2007 at 11:28

Great, hope you really enjoy it!

I got mine at the beginning of this month and am totally loving it. I don't even have an HDTV yet

I'll have to try it on it's side as mine is being particularly noisy at times

Kristoph · 1 Jul 2007 at 11:46

This might be far fetched, but when the 360 overheats, isn't it the soldering thats the problem? After playing for ages and it reaching high temps, does the solder become a bit weaker? I've been thinking, will having the 360 stood upright mean that the components have gravity against them in the case that the soldering my be pretty weak? Would it be best to have it lying on its side? This might be complete bull... :confused:

McBain · 1 Jul 2007 at 12:03

Certainly don't be opening it up to mod fans and the likes, as all you're going to do is invalidate the warranty.

SwishSpencor · 1 Jul 2007 at 12:45

I've got it stood up, I had it laid down but the plugs were behind it and it was getting very hot on the bottom and back, since I stood it up its been cooler and quieter.

Anders0n · 1 Jul 2007 at 12:46

SwishSpencor said:
what sort of things should I do to reduce the chances of getting a red ring!

Haha! Made me laugh

SwishSpencor · 1 Jul 2007 at 12:48

Anders0n said:
Haha! Made me laugh

Zefan said:
Great, hope you really enjoy it!

[snip] I don't even have an HDTV yet

[snip]

I don't have an HDTV yet either I'm looking to get one out of my next pay but its too long awaaay! I cant read some of the text on Forza due to the crappy TV and it chops part of the left hand side off.

I'm really enjoying it, Gears of War just makes me drool while playing it.

I hope I can get a wireless adapter for it soon so I can get whooped on Fozra 2