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XBOX 360 HELP!

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LBkid33
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I just got the new halo 3 edition xbox 360 and i want to buy a cooling system for it. I have read reviews on two different kinds and was wondering if you guys liked one or the other.

The Intec Glo Stand W/ Fan---- http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5651708


or The Nyko Intercooler--- http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5044083

Please Help so i know which one to get

Thanks for the help

Lbkid33

Nov 25 2007 12:04PM
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shibby
Posts: 7088 - Karma: -19
First mistake was buying a 360.
Nov 25 2007 12:06PM
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dtn13
Posts: 1543 - Karma: 143
your first mistake was saying that

Nov 25 2007 12:07PM
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LBkid33
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Thanks for the help I appreciate it man!

Nov 25 2007 12:09PM
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TylerS
Posts: 2720 - Karma: 49
I have the Nyko also, ive had no problems with it. One thing though, keep your Xbox 360 horizontal not vertical.
Nov 25 2007 12:20PM
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jimmychung
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i've never had problems with my xbox overheating?
Nov 25 2007 12:39PM
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alh10
Posts: 1502 - Karma: 15
yea you really dont even need a cooling system
Nov 25 2007 2:23PM
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860
Posts: 2930 - Karma: 166
it only really happens if you keep it in a small space, or use it for a long time.
Nov 25 2007 2:25PM
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Pippin
Posts: 4846 - Karma: 661
just keep it in a well ventlated place and stand it horizontal... HALO 3 IS SICKKK on live
Nov 25 2007 3:29PM
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eheath
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Mine has only been in my dorm room and it never overheats, i've had it on all day playing skate off and on and it works great...
Nov 25 2007 3:33PM
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cab509
Posts: 806 - Karma: 34
the wonderful people at Microsoft do not recommend a cooling fan for the 360, apparently it causes more problems than it fixes. That is what they told me though, so I don't know if it is true or not.
Nov 25 2007 3:34PM
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iLoveLamp
Posts: 60 - Karma: 12
when I used the nyko one 2 of my games got scratched

i took it out and nothing has gone wrong since

dont buy a fan but dont just leave your xbox on for 24 hours
Nov 25 2007 4:46PM
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Itsbackfliptime
Posts: 18901 - Karma: 75
DO NOT buy the nyko. It draws power from the xbox so it actually causes more problems than it helps. You don't need a cooler if you don't keep it in a closed cupboard or something. Just make sure the vents in the back aren't covered by anything. I've never had any overheating problems with my 360.
Nov 25 2007 5:17PM
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Shpadoinkle
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WTF?
Nov 25 2007 5:28PM
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VT_FLO
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i kind of want a sexbox 360, and gaylo 3

Nov 25 2007 5:44PM
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2+2=5
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i heard that coolers can actually screw up your 360.
Nov 25 2007 6:50PM
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Jmanski
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i have a 360 and it overheated and broke and i was probably only playing for like 2 hours, i was pissed
Nov 25 2007 7:01PM
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andy_boy
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1. ALWAYS keep your 360 vertical. This is the way it was designed to be, so that there is maximum airflow around the console. People say shit about it scratching the disks, but that ONLY happens if you decide to move its location or orientation while its on. And I don't see why the fuck anyone would want to do that. Vertical = Cooler.
2. DO NOT buy Nyko. If Xbox finds out that you were using one (by marks left on the casing) your warranty is GONE. Done. And you're fucked.
3. The Intec fan is fine, but does very little because they put some stupid fucking grating thing that restricts 50% of the fan power.
4. Try to find a Pelican Fan Stand. They make the Xbox noticably cooler, not as much so as the Nyko, but it doesn't void your warranty and Pelican will replace your Xbox if it breaks due to the cooler.
Nov 25 2007 8:15PM
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Concord
Posts: 4700 - Karma: 47
This is all good info to know..fuck i was getting ready to go buy one.

i been playing call of duty 4 like 24/7 for 2 or 3 weeks.


Nov 26 2007 12:38AM
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Itsbackfliptime
Posts: 18901 - Karma: 75
I've had my 360 horizontal for months with no problems. The vents are all in the back anyway.
Nov 26 2007 1:09AM
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leckett1
Posts: 6476 - Karma: 294
Heeyooooo!
Nov 26 2007 11:55AM
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406
Posts: 2302 - Karma: 92
i just throw ice water all over it. i dont deal with that pussy air cooling
Nov 26 2007 12:11PM
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estaked
Posts: 7388 - Karma: 79
yeah co-signage on this.  Had one of those got the rrod and i got a new one, since then i havent been using it, and it works great even after 5hrs of playing skate. If you really wanna get one get it so it doesn't sap power from the xbox.
Nov 26 2007 1:48PM
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