Post by: popaman on December 13, 2009, 06:19:00 AM
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Post by: crash_2012 on December 13, 2009, 06:24:00 AM
Post by: popaman on December 13, 2009, 06:50:00 AM
It's pretty simple though.
For the 360 cpu heatsink, I took a gpu heatsink off an old 360 and cut it the right size with a chop saw, guess you can use a hack saw but it will be harder. I just cut off 3/4 in. of aluminum that hangs over to the base size of the original 360 cpu heatsink.
Then I put a athlon cpu fan on top of that to keep it cool. May not be necessary on a jasper, but mine is a falcon.
I cut a 1/8 in. thick piece of plexiglass to 4x5 3/4 in.(the size of 3.5 hd), and screwed it to the bottom of the hd for protection.
Then I drilled 3 holes in the side of the 360 chassis to support the HD. Was going to add a leg or two for more support, but I found the side of the 360 is pretty strong and holds the HD quite well.
And I dremeled out the fan shroud, and it was perfect for tunneling air above the HD and under it, while also adding extra support for the the HD.
As far as wiring the sata data and power, I got that from someone else thread. Will post later.
Also the top plastic cover of the case had to have the metal shielding removed and a couple plastic tabs broken off for a perfect fit. This is because my system is a falcon and it has that extra gpu heatsink extension in the way that prevents me from bolting the hd any lower. Systems without it could have the hd lowered up to a centimeter.
This post has been edited by popaman: Dec 13 2009, 03:35 PM
Post by: Mr.RedRing on December 13, 2009, 10:06:00 PM
Post by: farmboynick on December 14, 2009, 12:05:00 AM
Post by: popaman on December 14, 2009, 03:05:00 AM
QUOTE(farmboynick @ Dec 14 2009, 02:05 AM) 
looks really nice but i would be worried about overheating there is no way that a cut down gpu block will dissipate the heat quick enough, but all the same nice job
I was worried also, but it works surprisingly well. No overheat issues what so ever. I'll check back with temps.
Post by: under420dog on December 14, 2009, 04:15:00 AM
you should also mention this is for the homebrew only...lol
This post has been edited by under420dog: Dec 14 2009, 12:15 PM
Post by: iceman2048 on December 15, 2009, 01:44:00 PM
Just curious, where is the power for the hdd coming from? I assume from some points near the psu connector. And what about the SATA connector? I suppose the connector built-in to the M$ hdd caddy could be extended.
I wonder if dvd drive checks can be disabled, and mount the hdd in its place, that'd be awesome!
Post by: Sage2050 on December 15, 2009, 01:53:00 PM
Post by: iceman2048 on December 15, 2009, 03:32:00 PM
http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=699024
Looks like fun, seems like only one hdd can be connected at a time (for those who are noobs like me and wondering:P )
Post by: popaman on December 15, 2009, 06:47:00 PM
QUOTE(iceman2048 @ Dec 15 2009, 05:32 PM)
Nevermind, I found a tut, courtesy of FrostyTheSnowman:
http://forums.xbox-s...howtopic=699024
Looks like fun, seems like only one hdd can be connected at a time (for those who are noobs like me and wondering:P )
I misplaced that post and I couldn't find it again. Thanks for posting it.. and thanks too Frosty.
Post by: kipper2k on December 15, 2009, 08:36:00 PM
QUOTE(farmboynick @ Dec 14 2009, 08:05 AM)
looks really nice but i would be worried about overheating there is no way that a cut down gpu block will dissipate the heat quick enough, but all the same nice job
I think the added fan on top of the cpu heatsink would make up for loss of heat sink cooling area as long as the air flow is laminar and not fighting against the rear fan. i might give this a go if reported temp are comparable with a default heatsink machine
Post by: farmboynick on January 20, 2010, 08:00:00 PM
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Post by: gotmelon on January 23, 2010, 07:35:00 PM
QUOTE(ahmer @ Jan 21 2010, 12:59 PM)
I was thinkin of doing this, except to make it easier, I would externalized the dvd drive, as it is rarely used. (maybe to update xell, Xbreboot, ect if usb not working). This will keep the cooling system in tact, and eliminate the need for any cutting.
i was thinking about doing same thing, but i was worryed about heat,
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