Depends how much time you spend on your console, for example if you play alot you need one. I used to play lods without an intercooler and within 9 months is broke, now it all fixed. I have an intercooler.
My 1st 360 got a RROD as soon as I got Xbox Live:x, which pissed me off, but when I got the 2nd one and used a intercooler, I haven't gotten the RROD yet, I recommend it.
I actually thought an intercooler was very necessary at first. However, they all just bring in more heat and they get really loud after a month or so. My first xbox died with and intercooler and even 1 of my cousins xboxes had its circuits and chips melted because of it. Im on my second xbox so far and Ive not had an intercooler on it for the year and 6 months Ive had it so far. I also play my xbox VERY often for long periods of time. Its in an open area and there is no vent blockage. If you think an intercooler will save you from overheating then go ahead and get it. It hasnt done any wonders for me, my cousins and plenty of others I know that have used it. LOL you are better off creating your own method for cooling your box.
I have heard numerous reports of people RROD'ing AFTER putting the intercooler on, so I think it's a hit or miss situation. I have had my 360 since 2006 with no intercooler and it's been ok.
I wonder if these intercoolers disrupt the airflow. Like a computer, there's an airflow you have to go by or else you can damange the components by overheating it with bad airflow.
Not at all. I have never had one on my 360, and it's never suffered with overheating problems. Just make sure it has plenty of air around the 360 so that it can breathe and it will be fine. Plus, I constantly hear bad stories about intercoolers.
Just keep the system in a well ventilated area,thats all you need.Xoxide has a water cooling setup for the 360 but it would void the warranty.Its cool though.
No they aren't necessary, and they have a fairly bad reputation. If you do get one, make sure it has its own power supply, and doesn't get its power from the 360, either from a USB connection, or from a pass-through power connection.
I thought the same, need intercooler with console.
then were I decided to put my 360 it had to stand up. so I bought a mad katz 4in1 stand. it has 2 fans remote controll holder and an aa battery charger as well as console stand.
I have had it for over 1 year now. on a 2006 made console. Yes console was made 12 months before I bought it brand new.
My first Xbox had the RRoD after about 1 1/2 years, then the second xbox messed up after 5 months. My third one has a intercoller, and the only red ring tells me that my HDMI cables arent plugged in all the way.
well the thing is though that my 360 is in a pretty closed space and thats where I want it! I've felt back in behind when it was runnign for a while and it feels extremely warm, so are you still sure that I wouldn't need it guys?
No, I have only heard bad things about intercoolers, and I haven't had any issues with mine for almost a year without an intercooler. FPS_Gamer123
yeah but mine is in a pretty confined area too everyone else: I mean if I do get an intercooler, is there a specific type I should get?!?! and if so what type?
well the thing is though that my 360 is in a pretty closed space and thats where I want it! I've felt back in behind when it was runnign for a while and it feels extremely warm, so are you still sure that I wouldn't need it guys?maninatrunk
Wow, there is no way I would take the chance of running my 360 (or any other modern, sensitive electronics) in a closed space. When I first moved into this apartment, my roommate wanted me to set up my consoles in the cabinet section of our entertainment center, because she was afraid that if I put them on the top they would get knocked over easily. Instead what we wound up doing was putting the remotes and spare controllers and cartridges under there, because they don't need the ventilation. I would much rather risk having my 360 knocked over than put it in a place where it can't cool itself.
Also, I've never used an intercooler. My 360 doesn't get very hot unless I run it for a very long time.
i bought a intercooler in june and i have had no problems the first 360 i had kept on overheating i got a new one and i tried out the intercooler i don't know if i should take it off
If you're going to buy one, get the new "EX" revision unit; DO NOT get the original Intercooler, because those have been known to cause damage to 360 consoles - damage that would void your Microsoft warranty. I used to have Pelican's AirFlo 360 unit with my original 360 console; it was awesome because it had additional USB ports and the added benefit of letting me use standard cabling for the outputs. However, it won't work with the newer consoles that have an HDMI output. :( I miss that thing terribly now, and I'd wish that Pelican would release an updated model that will work with the newer 360's.
Don't think it makes much difference 1st 360 lasted 13mnths without a cooler and 2nd lasted 16mnths with one and OMFG the noise they create, sure i'm suffering partial deafness.
really, no, is not a neccessity. I've had a 360 for a long time and never needed one. Mine is going to be ship out because the fan is not going to work as well as it used to (and an intercooler can't help a worn out fan).
1st of all, if you have a new one, don't bother. secondly, for heaven's sake, let the damned thing breathe. If you're KNOWINGLY leaving it in a confined space with no airflow, not even 10 self-powered intercoolers will save it. and lastly, coolers wont save your box from disc read errors from a faulty disc drive (which mine had). Also, mine lasted almost 2 years before it RR'd. And though i may have not had an intercooler, i never ran my box for more than like 3 hours. The moment it RR'd, it was cooler than the dvd player next to it, which was off, so i don't know what to tell you.
I've done allot of research on these intercoolers and what I have found is that 95% of people say they are bad!What I did was I bought a laptop cooler pad. it runs of usb and has 2 fans on it. it is a flat pad that you set your Xbox on.i have my Xbox in my entertainment system with glass doors and play it often. i have never had over heating issues since i got the pad......
I don't mean I put it in a padded cell, ok it's like this this unit is a microsoft refurb, so I have no idea if it is newer or not, but it has to be pretty new it has a warrantly until 2010 for some reason. Also, IT's in a small entertainment shelf with maybe 2 or three inches to the left right and top and a little whole in the back of the shelf (which was actually for cords) so I don't mean its locked up in an airtight space all I mean is that it's definitly not sitting on top of a shelf out in the open, but I have limited space so I have to do it like that!
I have played mine almost every day for two years WITHOUT the intercooler and mine died a few days ago. I don't really think the intercooler is necessary.
it voids your warranty, makes it louder, i have seen some actually melt the back of 360's, and they actually cause more overheating because once the system is off you have another layer of plastic for the heat to escape through so it stays hot longer. the intercooler is dumb. if you are worried about your 360 overheating get a pelican fanstand, otherwise just play it as it is.
After digging in articles about RRoD, overheating is not the only factor that causes RRoD. The way that M$ mounted the heatsinks flexes the MOBO so that RRoDs the 360. So I don't really think that intercoolers would make a difference. Just put it in a well ventilated area. Or otherwise consider modding the console and void your warranty.
I've had my 360 since launch, havent ever replaced it, i have an intercooler since launch to, i used it for like a week than took it off had it off since then, tried it again with it on for awhile but it had an annoyign sound and kept swirling dust all over the place so i took it off, maybe my xbox is just wierd, never had any problems with it and i play it like 12 hours a day, plus i leave it on at nights sometimes to download games/videos ect
I have a friend who has had his 360 since launch has had quite a few crashes. But since I told him to get a intercooler he has had none. I got one and it is a cheap insurance. For those skeptics I would get one and see for your self. PC's as well as consoles do produce a lot of heat and you do need to disapate it. A intercooler is great for that. If you crash or get freeze frame sydrome or other crashes this may even illiminate or at least reduce the frequency of this problem.
The old saying is "When in doubt, check it out" would apply to the skeptics. Using an intercooler should not cause your 360 to crash. Over heating will cause it to crash.
I have a friend who has had his 360 since launch has had quite a few crashes. But since I told him to get a intercooler he has had none. I got one and it is a cheap insurance. For those skeptics I would get one and see for your self. PC's as well as consoles do produce a lot of heat and you do need to disapate it. A intercooler is great for that. If you crash or get freeze frame sydrome or other crashes this may even illiminate or at least reduce the frequency of this problem.
The old saying is "When in doubt, check it out" would apply to the skeptics. Using an intercooler should not cause your 360 to crash. Over heating will cause it to crash.
I personally think you should get an intercooler. My 360 was one of the first to hit store and I'd like ot think it hasn't red ringed because I was proactive about it. It's worth the money.....rather than having to send it in repeatedly.
no it is not necessary at all. keep your console off the ground and in a well ventilated area. don't let the room get too hot and don't leave the console near direct sunlight. don't put the console on top of any electronics (a solid wood surface would be ideal) and don't put anything on top of your console.
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