Fan noise in Xbox

Willow
Willow Posts: 11,064
edited September 2005 in Electronics
When using my xbox media centre, I find the fan noise to loud. I have changed the setting to 50%(default was 20% which is to be less loud) I am not sure how low I can go so my HD doesn't burn out or that I ruin my box. Or does anyone know if I can replace the fan?

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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,064
    edited September 2005
    My xbox is only 4 months old. It's not fried. It's not in a media cabinet but I used the software Xbox media centre (it's moded). This is when the fan makes more noise. When playing games I can hardly hear it.
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  • landry_p2000
    landry_p2000 Posts: 1,313
    edited September 2005
    Hey willow,

    Just turn the sound up on your reciever! :D

    Seriously, you may need to replace the fan, because if you don't cool that Xbox properly, it will fry for sure. Has the light around the eject button changed red or orange? If not, your Xbox is okay. But, replacing the fan may not be a bad idea. Go to your owners manual to find a contact for ordering part for the Xbox. Do you think the modding had anything to do with the fan blowing harder? Look into it.

    Landry
    Main Set-up: 55" 120 hz Samsung LN55B650, Onkyo TX-SR806, Emotiva XPA-5, Emotiva XPA-2, PS3 Slim, Sony BDP-S560, Apple TV (160g), Panamax M5300-PM, Polk Audio CSi5, RTi10's, FXi3's, RTi4's, and SVS PB12 Plus

    Bedroom: Panasonic 50" S2 Plasma and Panasonic BD65 blu-ray player, Onkyo TX-SR707, Emotiva XPA-3, Emotiva UPA-2, KEF IQ7's, IQc, IQ8Ds, and SVS PB10-ISD
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,064
    edited September 2005
    It only bothers me when I play at night and my wife is sleeping, i turn the receiver down and I can hear the fan. Nothing has changed, the only time the fan kicks in loud is when the media centre software kicks in. My bro's does the same, it's just I like quiet. It's not a big deal, I just wanted to know if anyone has experienced this and what they have done. I could never afford games without the mod. 50 games at an average of 40$ game. :eek:
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  • landry_p2000
    landry_p2000 Posts: 1,313
    edited September 2005
    If his does the same thing, then I wouldn't worry about it. My old lady sleeps through it when I play mine late at night. I could probably drive a train through my house, and she wouldn't wake up. :D
    The mod seems like a good deal, but You should cut your fan back up to the default setting so you won't fry it. You ever thought about using headphones through the receiver with the speakers off? That is the only thing I can think of to help you.

    Landry
    Main Set-up: 55" 120 hz Samsung LN55B650, Onkyo TX-SR806, Emotiva XPA-5, Emotiva XPA-2, PS3 Slim, Sony BDP-S560, Apple TV (160g), Panamax M5300-PM, Polk Audio CSi5, RTi10's, FXi3's, RTi4's, and SVS PB12 Plus

    Bedroom: Panasonic 50" S2 Plasma and Panasonic BD65 blu-ray player, Onkyo TX-SR707, Emotiva XPA-3, Emotiva UPA-2, KEF IQ7's, IQc, IQ8Ds, and SVS PB10-ISD
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,064
    edited September 2005
    earphones, well I would need an extension I am 12Ft away from the receiver. 50% is good it's higher than 20%, it's the reverse. Funny though my wife says she sleeps lightly, but when the dog cries to go out at 430am she can't hear her.
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