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Fix Xbox 360 Red Ring – Read This Before You Spend $140 and Have to Wait 6-8 Weeks to Play Again

Monday, August 30th, 2010

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It has become a common task these days for people looking for guides on how to fix Xbox 360 red ring of death. with this in mind, you can probably appreciate that most of these Xbox 360 problems, like Xbox 360 3 red lights, can be avoided by following a regular maintenance of their consoles. Good ventilation is a must but people choose to ignore this, simply because of the addictiveness of the gadget they own. So the first thing they think of is to look online to fix Xbox ring of death.

So lets break the common factors down to this red lights error.

Also called an e74 error, it has been discovered that a lot of errors have been within the console itself. When the console overheats, this causes a fault with the processing chips inside, which then dis-functions its aerator. Before you realise it, the whole internal structure has become affected due to general misuse. Power points and connections need to be checked as-well, as this could be over-looked by most people. Once you see those dreaded three red lights flashing, you know the e74 error has started.

You will need to look inside the console to start figuring out where exactly the problem lies. Take out the hard drive, turn the console back on again and leave for a few minutes. Then re-insert the hard drive and wait to see if it still works after another 5 minutes or so.

People can consistently play on their Xbox 360 for hours and even days, depending on what the game is. This causes the console to overheat, so another way to fix Xbox 360 red ring of death, is to have breaks in-between long gaming and allow ventilation and cooling of the whole system.

Check your cables and power inlets, test various other power points around your home. Do you get the same results? Dis-connect the power surge device which comes with the console, then plug into the power point again. Check your Xbox 360 does not have any loose connections inside, also see if the cables are inserted correctly into the back of the console.

All these methods can be easily replicated and can save you a lot of time and money if you are a serious Xbox 360 gamer. Three red lights is dreaded by most of us because in most cases, its too late to fix xbox 360 red ring by using the methods above.

This Is How You Stop Your Xbox 360 From Overheating

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

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You may not consider everything you just read to be crucial information about keeping your xbox 360 from overheating. But don’t be surprised if you find yourself recalling and using this very information in the next few days.

Xbox 360 is one of the hottest selling video gaming consoles today. Besides, this console offers a huge library of games and more. However, it has been found that overheating is one of the problems plaguing the Xbox 360 today. If you experience freezing or crashing while you are playing with your favorite Xbox 360 games, then there is a great chance that it was caused by overheating.

Basically, you need to understand that the hardware inside the Xbox 360, such as the GPU, CPU and hard drive can produce heat after long periods of hours of operation. However, in theory, overheating shouldn’t happen as these components have their own cooling system that will be able to prevent overheating.

First Step Is To See If It’s Warm…

If you experience crashing or freezing while playing with your favorite Xbox 360 games, try feeling the Xbox 360 for any hot areas. If the Xbox itself is way hotter than normal, then the problem may lie with an overheated hard drive. The power unit can also overheat and you might want to try feeling it too.

Can You Believe Microsoft?

Theoretically, Microsoft claims that the Xbox 360 shouldn’t overheat because of the built-in cooling systems. The cooling systems are basically fans that can take cool air inside the unit and hot air out. However, the fans are not really that sufficient in order to keep the Xbox 360 cool enough and prevent it from overheating. It’s not really about an issue of substandard fans, but the owners of the Xbox 360 are also to blame for it.

Most people today like keeping their Xbox 360 in a display cabinet below or above their television. This is a big no-no as keeping the Xbox 360 in confined spaces will prevent it from getting cool air. In fact, it will trap in the hot air which will cause the Xbox 360 components to overheat.

So, try playing with your Xbox 360 games with the Xbox 360 console placed on a well-ventilated area, such as on your coffee table. Also, if it is possible, try playing with your Xbox 360 in an air conditioned room. This will help in maintaining the temperature of your Xbox 360 and prevent it from overheating.

Make Sure You Keep It Clean…

Dust is another cause of overheating. In time, dust can accumulate inside the Xbox 360 and can eventually accumulate on the fans that keep the hardware cool. When the fans clog up with dust, it will become inefficient in doing its job. It may also stop working altogether which can eventually result in hardware failure.

So, from time to time, try to clean the insides of your Xbox 360 including the fans. For this, you can use a non-static brush or you can also try spraying a contact cleaner which is very efficient in getting rid of dust on electronic equipments.

If you really want to prevent overheating, try limiting the amount of time you use your Xbox 360. As a hardcore gamer, you may want to play with your Xbox 360 for a lot of hours. However, you have to consider that the system has its limitations and you may want to give the Xbox 360 a rest after a few hours of playing with your favorite games.

Remember these tips and you can be sure that you will be able to prevent your Xbox 360 to overheat and enjoy playing with it for a long time.

Is there really any information about keeping your xbox 360 from overheating that is nonessential? We all see things from different angles, so something relatively insignificant to one may be crucial to another.

Xbox 360 Slim Review

Monday, August 9th, 2010

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The brand new Xbox 360 design is slim, the fan noise is quiet as a whisper, has built in WiFi, and best of all it has a 250GB Hard drive for all your movies, music and games. It is nothing new, and is not a big leap for the Xbox 360, this is a more simple and way better Xbox 360.

First of all the console looks awesome, it is about 20% smaller than the current model, it has a black piano color finish. The push buttons to turn on the console have been replaced by a touch sensitive sensor. The best part of the deal is that it now features built in WiFi so you don’t need to buy a WiFi adapter which costs about $100.

Microsoft also added a 250GB internal hard drive. The hard drive is removable, but it is not compatible with your current Xbox 360, so if you planed on getting it you would need to get the Xbox 360 USB drive to transfer all your stuff to the new system. The console has specific connection port for the new Kinect sensor, which is launching on November 2010.

If you don’t own an Xbox 360 and are planing to buy one, this is the perfect time to get one. A regular Xbox 360 model cost $250 dollars, has a 120GB hard drive and has no built in WiFi. All the internal components have been completely redesigned and reduced in size, the processors have been made smaller by about 30% and have been combined into one CPU chip, so that means lower energy consumption and a more cool running system.

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Saturday, August 7th, 2010

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Saturday, August 7th, 2010

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Friday, August 6th, 2010

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Thursday, August 5th, 2010

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Thursday, August 5th, 2010

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Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

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Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

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