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01-04-2007, 10:44 AM
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Death is hereditary.
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X Box 360 Intercooler Question
I just purchased my first X Box 360 and love it. My one concern is that the back of the machine seems to get pretty warm when I play for an extended period of time. I considered getting the intercooler for it , but was told that they were getting recalled due to some overheating issues. My question is; Has anyone heard about this problem? Do I even need an intercooler? The area I have my 360 in is well ventilated, so should I be concerned about the heat? Thanks for any help! 
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01-04-2007, 11:16 AM
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I don't have any experience with the Intercooler but I would say avoid it. I think it's just another way to part you from your money, a piece of junk. I have seen photos someone posted on another board where they showed how their intercooler almost caused a fire so yes, the problem you mentioned is real. I think you should be fine if you just make sure your 360 is well ventilated.
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01-04-2007, 11:19 AM
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Yeah, I spend WAY too much time here!
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Originally Posted by Zurbaran1
I don't have any experience with the Intercooler but I would say avoid it. I think it's just another way to part you from your money, a piece of junk. I have seen photos someone posted on another board where they showed how their intercooler almost caused a fire so yes, the problem you mentioned is real.
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I think you should be fine if you just make sure your 360 is well ventilated.
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And you can also get a cheap external fan if you are still worried check at a PC shop/radio shack.
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01-04-2007, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Lizard King
I just purchased my first X Box 360 and love it. My one concern is that the back of the machine seems to get pretty warm when I play for an extended period of time. I considered getting the intercooler for it , but was told that they were getting recalled due to some overheating issues. My question is; Has anyone heard about this problem? Do I even need an intercooler? The area I have my 360 in is well ventilated, so should I be concerned about the heat? Thanks for any help! |
It`s normal for the 360 to get quite warm at the back (escpecially as you say after long gaming sessions), and besides if it`s not causing any problems why worry? 
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01-04-2007, 11:35 AM
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Death is hereditary.
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Originally Posted by lord odin
And you can also get a cheap external fan if you are still worried check at a PC shop/radio shack.
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Originally Posted by Zurbaran1
I don't have any experience with the Intercooler but I would say avoid it. I think it's just another way to part you from your money, a piece of junk. I have seen photos someone posted on another board where they showed how their intercooler almost caused a fire so yes, the problem you mentioned is real. I think you should be fine if you just make sure your 360 is well ventilated.
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Thanks for the quick reply! You've both been a great help. I'll pass on the Intercooler and just sit back and enjoy the experience! Thanks again!
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01-04-2007, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by El Diablo
It`s normal for the 360 to get quite warm at the back (escpecially as you say after long gaming sessions), and besides if it`s not causing any problems why worry? |
I agree. My concern came from the Instruction manual when it said; "to prolong the life of your X Box..." I just didn't want to get 3 months down the road and have my console in for repairs. I figured it for a marketing ploy to earn a little extra revenue for Microsoft. Thanks El D!
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01-04-2007, 11:48 AM
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Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
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Originally Posted by Lizard King
I agree. My concern came from the Instruction manual when it said; "to prolong the life of your X Box..." I just didn't want to get 3 months down the road and have my console in for repairs. I figured it for a marketing ploy to earn a little extra revenue for Microsoft. Thanks El D!
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My wife got me a four year extended warranty so I'm not as concerned by the heat. Just wait until summer, that's when the machines get really hot.
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01-04-2007, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Archangel
My wife got me a four year extended warranty so I'm not as concerned by the heat. Just wait until summer, that's when the machines get really hot.
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Where can you get the extended warranty? Directly from Microsoft?
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01-04-2007, 12:36 PM
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Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
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Where can you get the extended warranty? Directly from Microsoft?
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It was through Best Buy.
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01-04-2007, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Archangel
It was through Best Buy.
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I'm curious. How much was the extended warranty?
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