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[robivy64]

I noticed in your video that a couple of fins on your CPUs heatsink are damaged. This may be contributing to the overheating.

-R

[Xfab29]

yes

was already done when i bought the console. any chance to fix it? and how?

[Silverwolf38401]

I have a concern I also get freezing (no warranty) on my Xbox 360. The fans rev up like a damn airplane taking flight! The fans stay on a consistent high speed and loud to boot! Did any of you have this issue as well when your Xbox would over heat?

[robivy64]

Hmmm you could carefully bend them with some tweezers... CAREFULLY! Those fins are cheaply hooked onto eachother with metal tabs.



@Silverwolf38401

You may want to remove the two heatsinks and the old thermal paste and replace it with Arctic Silver 5. Also, make sure the 8 black screws on the underside of the case (located in the middle) are tightened. Those hold the HSs down snug.

-R

[Silverwolf38401]

QUOTE(robivy64 @ Jun 19 2006, 07:55 AM)

Hmmm you could carefully bend them with some tweezers... CAREFULLY! Those fins are cheaply hooked onto eachother with metal tabs.
@Silverwolf38401

You may want to remove the two heatsinks and the old thermal paste and replace it with Arctic Silver 5. Also, make sure the 8 black screws on the underside of the case (located in the middle) are tightened. Those hold the HSs down snug.

-R

Thanks for the advise! I just ordered some arctic clean and arctic silver I won't be playing with my xbox 360 till I get this done. Just to prevent any further damage to the GPU and CPU, since I haven't gotten any red rings yet (and I want to keep it that way).

[MrPhunkee]

Me 2 have the 3 red lights and a black screen. My technical english isnt so well. But, if i remove the alumium foil, I need 2 replace it with something else?

[Silverwolf38401]

QUOTE(MrPhunkee @ Jun 19 2006, 09:46 AM)

Me 2 have the 3 red lights and a black screen. My technical english isnt so well. But, if i remove the alumium foil, I need 2 replace it with something else?

It needs to be replaced with a thin layer of thermal compound.

[robivy64]

The fans rapidly increasing in speed is not completely normal. However, it *IS* completely normal for a system that is overheating .

As for the three lights error, try cooling your memory chips.

-R

[Silverwolf38401]

QUOTE(robivy64 @ Jun 20 2006, 12:11 PM)

The fans rapidly increasing in speed is not completely normal. However, it *IS* completely normal for a system that is overheating .

As for the three lights error, try cooling your memory chips.

-R

I kind of figured that! I got my Arctic cleaning solution and thermal compound today. So I'll be applying it today I also ordered a clear blue case and matching blue led fans (has better airflow). I'll be doing a complete over haul to my system soon.

[robivy64]

That should probably do the trick. id throw some 'sinks on the memory chips for good measure. Don't forget about the 4 memory chips on the underside of the board! These are usually the troublesome ones since they recieve zero airflow.

-R

[Silverwolf38401]

QUOTE(robivy64 @ Jun 20 2006, 01:47 PM)

That should probably do the trick. id throw some 'sinks on the memory chips for good measure. Don't forget about the 4 memory chips on the underside of the board! These are usually the troublesome ones since they recieve zero airflow.

-R

Cleaned and applied Arctic silver I have been playing now for the past 2 hours and not one hiccup! Now I'm just waiting on the case and fans and I'll be a very happy camper.

[unspoiledpuma]

QUOTE(Xfab29 @ Jun 19 2006, 07:49 AM)

i reanimated this biatch


i've let the gpu cool down, and i ve done a 12V fan mod on the gpu heatsink

video here (right click, save to)
now it runs fine
hope it will go that way for long time  

where did u take your 12v connector??

[xboxexpert]

Dangerden will be releasing a CPU/GPU waterblock soon enough

[xboxexpert]

Sicknasty your stalking me.

[sicknasty413]

QUOTE(xboxexpert @ Jul 12 2006, 10:32 PM)

Sicknasty your stalking me.

actually.. yes. Yes i am. Ive read all your xbox case/hardware modding posts too