SoCal VF5 in 2007 and beyond

Re: SoCal VF5 in 2010

Brian, I know what you are saying but lemme explain my history.

First xbox (original black beast) died 1 and half years after purchase from a disc drive error. This was the famous "crappy THompson DVD drive" problem.

Second xbox was refurbished and died a glorious death from an advanced firmwire failure which I partly blame on myself for softmodding it.

My first 360 was a launch that died of the evil RROD. It was sent in for work and they just gave me a completely new 360.

This new 360 has died from a fan motor failure. My guess is a soldered joint got lose.

I have always put my xbox in a high ventilation open area and I play with the room fan on.

 

Re: SoCal VF5 in 2010

Do you plug it into a wall or a power strip? As weird as it may sound they do say to plug it into the wall and not the power strip.

 

Re: SoCal VF5 in 2010

That doesn't make any sense, electrically the opposite would be true. Most quality power strips have surge protection and current limiters where as in the wall plug you're PSU is eating whatever line AC the grid is feeding you.

Regardless, I'll take a look at this dead fan and see whats up. I don't play enough video games to be emotionally attached to any system but, I would like to enjoy VF5 360 without this nonsense.

 

Re: SoCal VF5 in 2010

I learnt to never plug my 360 into a power strip, constantly getting electrocuted wasn't fun.

 

Re: SoCal VF5 in 2010

http://support.xbox.com/support/en/us/xbox360/hardware/manuals/InstructionManuals.aspx
select a system and go to Page 7

or read this:
As with many other electrical devices,
failure to take the following precautions
can result in serious injury or death from
electric shock or fire or damage to the
Xbox 360 video game and entertainment
system.
Select an appropriate power source for
your Xbox 360 console:
• Use only the power supply unit and AC
power cord that came with your
console or that you received from an
authorized repair center. If you are not
sure if you have the correct power
supply unit, compare the model
number on the power supply unit with
the model number specified on your
console. If you need a replacement
power supply unit or AC power cord,
contact Xbox Customer Support.
• Confirm that your electrical outlet
provides the type of power indicated
on the power supply unit (in terms of
voltage [V] and frequency [Hz]). If you
are not sure of the type of power
supplied to your home, consult a
qualified electrician.
• Do not use non-standard power
sources, such as generators or
inverters, even if the voltage and
frequency appear acceptable. Only use
AC power provided by a standard wall
outlet.
• Do not overload your wall outlet,
extension cord, power strip, or other
electrical receptacle. Confirm that they
are rated to handle the total current (in
amps [A]) drawn by the Xbox 360
console (indicated on the power supply
unit) and any other devices that are on
the same circuit.
• Do not connect any other devices
between the Xbox 360 power supply
unit and the Xbox 360 console or
between the power cord and the Xbox
360 power supply unit.

 

Re: SoCal VF5 in 2010

You are misinterpreting what that means. It states that you should not use, say, a gas powered generator to run your 360. It also means you should not plug a power inverter into your car's cigarette lighter and then use that to run your 360.

 

Re: SoCal VF5 in 2010

Pretty sure it says in the manual not to plug it into any kind of power adapter, like I said earlier i've had enough electric shocks to know it's not a wise thing to do.

 

Re: SoCal VF5 in 2010

I have mine plugged into a bar and I've never had a shock.

 

Re: SoCal VF5 in 2010

It's as Plague pointed out, it tells you not to use an inverter or generator to power the 360 as sometimes the line regulation on said inverter or generators can be sketchy.

I mean, I broke open my strip (which says "surge surpressor" but alot of times that's bull) and sure enough the MOVs are there and they haven't blown so it's not like Edision nuked my 360.

I think I'm just gonna yank my 360 out of it's box and put it into a PC box and heatsink the crap out of it.

 

Re: SoCal VF5 in 2010

lol... that is all

 

Re: SoCal VF5 in 2010

I will not be able to make it on Thursday nights until the end of the current semester. Queenie has class Thursday nights.

 

Re: SoCal VF5 in 2010

Plague, homie, I'm sorry I can't make it. Fuck one these thursdays.

 

Re: SoCal VF5 in 2010

Can't make it. Not feeling well so I'm gonna rest up for work. Sorry guys.

 

SoCal VF5 in 2010

Yeah - offline was a little quiet last night. Catherine and I got in some good fights. Hope to see you all and more in two weeks.

 

SoCal VF5 in 2010

Let's play offline VF this week! Come to my house on Thursday, March 25th, 2010 from 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm. Hope to see you all there.

 

Re: SoCal VF5 in 2010

Sorry I was unable to make it tonight.

 

SoCal VF5 in 2010

Hey! Let's play offline VF this week! Come to my house on Thursday, April 8th, 2010 from 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm. Hope to see you all there.

 

Re: SoCal VF5 in 2010

Unless something dramatic happens today, I will be there.

 

SoCal VF5 in 2010

Greetings! How about some offline VF this week! Come to my house on Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 from 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm. Hope to see you all there.

 

Re: SoCal VF5 in 2010

I am not feeling well, and most likely will not make it. I would hate to get you guys sick as well.