Xbox 360 Cooling Solutions

Hi, I'm new to this sort of kind of thing, but in 8 months, I could possibly get an xbox 360. I was wondering if you could offer me some solutions as to keep it cool. I know it's early, and I know you probably get these a lot, and I'm sorry, but I do need some help. Please?

where should I position it? near a fan?

Still, how should I position it?

What I Meant was horizontal or Vertical?

And do you recommend using the Intec Glo Stand W/Fan? Because I read good reviews for it

But then what do I have to do to cool it?

But then what do I have to do to cool it?

StarWarsGeek114

Did you not read what a few of us have already said? Also, it shouldn't matter which way you have it positioned as there are fans all around it. Mines is vertical if you want to know but it really doesn't matter too much.  

My 2 cents worth:

1. Read, read, read. Google/yahoo/"insert search engine here" the topic for yourself. If you think the overheating thing is a "myth", you better do some research of your own. Check out the "broken xbox 360" thread up top. See how many pages it has? Do you think all those people are part of some conspiracy against Microsoft? If you read up on the issue for yourself, you'll find that the 360 is an unreliable piece of "consumer electronics". Ask the guys at best buy. Ask the guys at gamestop. Ask someone who has owned a 360 more than 8 months.

2. If you do decide on the purchase, get yourself a two-year warranty from the place of purchase. That's the "best way" to guard against overheating, in my opinion. Again, if you want to know why, just read that "broken xbox 360" thread. 

You have 8 months - that's plenty of time to find out for yourself about the console, it's reputation, and how best to care for it. 

Good luck - you're gonna need either that or a 2 year warranty. 

Ok. I'll keep it ventilated, but is it ok to put it near a fan?

Also, anybody out there keep me updated on cooling solutions

Ok. I'll keep it ventilated, but is it ok to put it near a fan?

 

Also, anybody out there keep me updated on cooling solutions

StarWarsGeek114

You could put it near a fan but I don't see why you would need to. It's not like your Xbox 360 is gonna turn into a mini oven. Just keep the vents clear of any objects and it will be fine. Horizontal or vertical, doesn't matter.

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But then what do I have to do to cool it?

Caddy06_88

Did you not read what a few of us have already said? Also, it shouldn't matter which way you have it positioned as there are fans all around it. Mines is vertical if you want to know but it really doesn't matter too much.

Fans all the way around it? Not the 2 broken 360's I have taken apart. There are only 2 fans and they do a horrible job at cooling the 360.  

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But then what do I have to do to cool it?

TrustCo1971

Did you not read what a few of us have already said? Also, it shouldn't matter which way you have it positioned as there are fans all around it. Mines is vertical if you want to know but it really doesn't matter too much.

Fans all the way around it? Not the 2 broken 360's I have taken apart. There are only 2 fans and they do a horrible job at cooling the 360.

Sorry, i guess i missed phrased it. I meant there are ventaltion holes all around it to keep the air flowing in and out. 

Ok, no cooling stations. Gotcha.

 How about USB fans?

No.

I'm not that anxious. I would never make my dad pay 80 bucks and tax more than a premium package.

I'll stick to my fan plan.

On second thought, I'll consider The Xbox 360 Elite with the 65 nm chips in the fall.

Man, I'm so excited