HD Cabling/XBox 360

SamGamgee · 08-10-2007, 19:52

Hello all,

I've just bought a cooling unit for my 360 and it fits nicely on the back of the unit...but it slots into the large port (tv out thing?) only leaving the coloured component ports.

Is there a cable that has components on each end to connect to a HD TV or would a HDMI-Component only suffice?

Thanks
SG

ntlhellworld · 08-10-2007, 20:37

Those "cooling" units do no such thing

Take it off your 360 and return it, then come back here and promise not to be such a mug in future

-Chris

SamGamgee · 08-10-2007, 20:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by ntlhellworld

Those "cooling" units do no such thing

Take it off your 360 and return it, then come back here and promise not to be such a mug in future

-Chris

For £11 they cant do any harm can they? A bit of extra cooling to the fragile 360.

Digital.Diablo · 08-10-2007, 21:32

There have been numerous reports of them actually catching fire themselves

and I'm sure I've read somewhere that they actually bugger up the airflow through the console. If your 'box still RRoD's and Microsoft find out that you've had a cooler unit on, they can refuse to fix it. I just make sure that my xbox has plenty of airflow around it and it gets a vacuum every few weeks to ensure there's no buildup of dust. And if it does RRoD, then I've still got 2 years left for MS to fix it (I can live without it for a couple of weeks).

willowfan · 08-10-2007, 22:48

Cooling fan units are completely unnecessary for the 360 and can actually cause overheating if not fitting exactly in the right position. All that is required is sufficient ventilation room around the console.

Jimmy Riddle · 09-10-2007, 00:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamGamgee

For £11 they cant do any harm can they? A bit of extra cooling to the fragile 360.

Take it off immediately, they can draw heat towards the machine instead of taking it away.

You don't want the 3 rings of death.

The console needs space to breathe and let the 'brick' breathe too (the grey power box that looks like an erm, brick)

08-10-2007, 19:52	#1
SamGamgee Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Newcastle Posts: 1,902	HD Cabling/XBox 360 Hello all, I've just bought a cooling unit for my 360 and it fits nicely on the back of the unit...but it slots into the large port (tv out thing?) only leaving the coloured component ports. Is there a cable that has components on each end to connect to a HD TV or would a HDMI-Component only suffice? Thanks SG

08-10-2007, 20:37	#2
ntlhellworld Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,649	Those "cooling" units do no such thing Take it off your 360 and return it, then come back here and promise not to be such a mug in future -Chris

08-10-2007, 20:55	#3
SamGamgee Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Newcastle Posts: 1,902	Quote: Originally Posted by ntlhellworld Those "cooling" units do no such thing Take it off your 360 and return it, then come back here and promise not to be such a mug in future -Chris For £11 they cant do any harm can they? A bit of extra cooling to the fragile 360.

08-10-2007, 21:32	#4
Digital.Diablo Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: The Black Country, Bostin! Posts: 3,366	There have been numerous reports of them actually catching fire themselves and I'm sure I've read somewhere that they actually bugger up the airflow through the console. If your 'box still RRoD's and Microsoft find out that you've had a cooler unit on, they can refuse to fix it. I just make sure that my xbox has plenty of airflow around it and it gets a vacuum every few weeks to ensure there's no buildup of dust. And if it does RRoD, then I've still got 2 years left for MS to fix it (I can live without it for a couple of weeks).

08-10-2007, 22:48	#5
willowfan Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Anywhere but here Posts: 2,339	Cooling fan units are completely unnecessary for the 360 and can actually cause overheating if not fitting exactly in the right position. All that is required is sufficient ventilation room around the console.

09-10-2007, 00:14	#6
Jimmy Riddle Banned User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,447	Quote: Originally Posted by SamGamgee For £11 they cant do any harm can they? A bit of extra cooling to the fragile 360. Take it off immediately, they can draw heat towards the machine instead of taking it away. You don't want the 3 rings of death. The console needs space to breathe and let the 'brick' breathe too (the grey power box that looks like an erm, brick)

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