Recently purchased an Xbox 360? It may be a good idea to think about getting as much life out of your console as you possibly can. If your Xbox has the Jasper chip set, then there shouldn't be any troubles with overheating.
But there's plenty of other things to be concerned about. Until something goes wrong, we don't worry much about things, but if you've experienced the ring of death, then preventative maintenance seems like a reasonable thing to do. Here's a few care and usage suggestions:
1.) Don't toss out the box. If you ever need to ship your console, then putting it in the original box will safeguard it from damage. You'll avoid the work of looking for the right box and trying to pack everything in correctly.
2.) It's natural to place game cases as well as other related stuff on top of the console. This is very handy but also harmful to your machine. The console tends to get too hot when used too much.
Anything that is placed on the consoles top prevents proper cooling. Also remember that your Xbox should only be used in an area with adequate ventilation. Don't use it next to heat sources including direct exposure to the sun.
3.) Make sure that your entertainment center is open on all of its sides. This allows lots of ventilation so that overheating is avoided.
4.) Here's a suggestion that's probably obvious but can cause problems if ignored. Don't allow cables and wires to get spread out over the floor whether they be power cables or controller wires. People and your pet may trip on them and yank the console to the floor.
5.) Keep the area next to the console clean and free of grit and dust. The cooling vents may draw in the dust which can degrade the consoles cooling system.
6.) If you're into modding, remember that your warranty will be voided once the console is opened. The warranty might not matter now, but they do come in handy should you get the red ring of death. - 29852
But there's plenty of other things to be concerned about. Until something goes wrong, we don't worry much about things, but if you've experienced the ring of death, then preventative maintenance seems like a reasonable thing to do. Here's a few care and usage suggestions:
1.) Don't toss out the box. If you ever need to ship your console, then putting it in the original box will safeguard it from damage. You'll avoid the work of looking for the right box and trying to pack everything in correctly.
2.) It's natural to place game cases as well as other related stuff on top of the console. This is very handy but also harmful to your machine. The console tends to get too hot when used too much.
Anything that is placed on the consoles top prevents proper cooling. Also remember that your Xbox should only be used in an area with adequate ventilation. Don't use it next to heat sources including direct exposure to the sun.
3.) Make sure that your entertainment center is open on all of its sides. This allows lots of ventilation so that overheating is avoided.
4.) Here's a suggestion that's probably obvious but can cause problems if ignored. Don't allow cables and wires to get spread out over the floor whether they be power cables or controller wires. People and your pet may trip on them and yank the console to the floor.
5.) Keep the area next to the console clean and free of grit and dust. The cooling vents may draw in the dust which can degrade the consoles cooling system.
6.) If you're into modding, remember that your warranty will be voided once the console is opened. The warranty might not matter now, but they do come in handy should you get the red ring of death. - 29852
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