RE: XBOX 1 - Quiet

["Paul Gale" <groups2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Interesting - how hot does it now run under full load compared to
before?

IME the trouble with the majority of quiet fans is that they're quiet for a
reason - they just don't perform as well. Would be interesting to see what
your temps are :)

Paul.



> -----Original Message-----
> From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf
> Of Gareth Cook
> Sent: 25 May 2007 19:43
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: [ukha_d] XBOX 1 - Quiet
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> Just done a little mod to the XBOX for the Cinema - to get the noise
> down.
> It's really quiet now, no louder than a laptop.
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> http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/97860
- Asaka 60mm 12v 3pin (straight
> plug into mobo)
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> Took me 15 mins - I kept the old fan housing by extracting the
existing
> fan with a hot knife - and some electrical tape means it's sealed in
> nicely. Also the existing housing is not standard so still clips back
> in
> place. Took me less than 15 mins.
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> I have previously swapped the HDD for a 2.5" unit - so that also
helps.
>
> G.
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