RROD Qs

[shaffaaf27]

What actually happens to the mobo when it occurs. is it the TIM between the HS and chips being crapped, or is it solder points.

would using MX-2 or AS5 be helpfull, or could we stick on a TRUE?

[Agent]

Its the solder + the board bending. Changing the TIM will not help once its on its way out.

[shaffaaf27]

so the chips overheating is not an issue?

if i do buy one changing the TIM/heatsink wont help?

[Skinleech]

If you;re getting the 3rlod then the only fix that has a chance of working is doing what's called the x-clamps replacement. THis is essentialy when you replace the clams holding the heatsinks in place, and bolt them to the CPU/GPU with machine screws, reaplcing the paste en route.

It's not guranteed to work - it did for me, but only for a month or so. I then baked my motherboard in the oven, which did the trick until GTA4 came out. A second bake fixed it again, but I don't know how much life it has left in it.

[j.o.s.h.1408]

pathetic build quality from MS. i will never by a MS console again till its guaranteed that its reliable

[shaffaaf27]

but if i freshly bought it, would a TRUE with a yateloon and an mx2 work/be helpfull?

[Skinleech]

I don't really know what you mean - are you talking about modding the inside to add fans or a different HSF? The case is limited in size, so doubt you could do that to be honest. The new models have a 3rd hs and a heat pipe so a lot of the issues are resovled.

If you wanted to change the hs you might want to consider the Xecuter 3rlod kit, it comes with it's own hs solution & an opening tool.

[shaffaaf27]

basically, i have an old case and some dremel which will fit the mobo of the 360.

and i wanted to put some commercial HSs for the GPU and CPU, so a less chance of RROD while GTAVI ing.

[Skinleech]

Maybe want to take a look at xbox-scene forums, they are plenty of case modders there.

[shaffaaf27]

cheers m8 will do

[JimmyBoy]

if u freshly bought wat, the console?

if thats the case, as already stated, a lot of the issues have been resolved with the 360 in the new revisions