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Xbox 360 Nyko Intercooler Review (continued)
More User Submitted Xbox 360 Nyko Intercooler Reviews
Date: 2007-11-27
Intercooler works
I bought this item shortly after I got my first 360.The unit lasted about 9 months of almost daily gaming sessions that ran for hours..(probably 4-5 per night) and the fans were getting noisy,so I took the intercooler off.Dust was the culprit that ruined the fans.
I have since bought another one and continue to advocate the Intercoolers use to my friends online.There have been a few problematic Intercoolers but for the most part,their record is better than Microsoft's ;)
My 360 console is underneath my desk,next to my computer.The Intercooled 360 is on a stool and also there's a small fan blowing air across the power supply brick(which is under the stool)I feel safer with this Intercooler because I know heat kills computer components,and these coolers definitely move warm air OUT of the console.
I haven't had the RROD(Red Ring of Death) and I haven't had any lockups.
The Intercoolers do a better job of getting hot air out of the console than the other "cooling" units out there..specifically the USB powered fan stands.
Date: 2007-11-26
Counterproductive Trash
I am one of the fortunate ones who has an Xbox 360 that has worked beautifully from the day I got it. However, with all of the other unlucky owners who have been having overheating problems with their systems, I felt compelled to protect my 360. Sure, Microsoft extended the warranty to 3 years, but why be without my 360 for several weeks if it can be avoided? For a long time I sat and wondered if buying an external cooler was necessary. After playing through Saints Row and having the game freeze or stall on me several times, I was convinced I should. So I bought myself this Nyko Intercooler thinking "aside from spending 20 unnecessary bucks, what can it hurt?"
Apparently a lot. Fortunately I realized this before it too late but this thing was doing more harm than good, and for others who have purchased this, it was too late, and it killed their 360. Apparently drawing power from the 360 makes it even more prone to overheating.
Technically, it works. It's easy to install, and the fans increase airflow. But what difference does it make if the fans work if it overheats the 360 anyway? Oh and if I'm not mistaken, Microsoft's warranty doesn't cover damage done by this product because it's an unlicensed product. Super!
I should note that aside from the problems in Saints Row, which I've found are from flaws in the game's engine itself and not the actual hardware, I had never had problems with my 360. But while the Intercooler was attached, I got the Red Ring of Death 3 times, which made my heart jump out of my chest but it was only momentary and started up fine on the next attempt each time. After hearing some very unhealthy noises (this thing is LOUD and I was afraid my CD tray had been damaged or something - seriously, it rivals the noise from the nearby landing planes) I removed this piece of junk. Now, I cannot confirm this is what caused my dreaded RROD but guess what? Yup, no more errors! Coincidence? I think not.
Just do yourself a favor and stay away from this thing which appears to do the exact opposite of what it intends to do. Either find a licensed product or trust that your 360 will stay in good health. If it doesn't, the warranty covers you.
Date: 2007-11-25
Noisy but effective
If you use your 360 to play DVD movies, you may wish to look elsewhere for a cooling solution as this thing is so loud it detracts heavily from the movie going experience. It seems to work fine for games though, lots of hot air blows out the back. ;)
Date: 2007-11-20
Pointless and LOUD!
Installation was EASY! Removal was EASY!
Anyone who can't plug it in/out has issues.
This thing is FREAKING LOUD! I'm not an audiophile but the constant white noise this thing puts out is annoying. When friends come over and the XBOX goes on everyone is like 'What the heck is that noise?'
I've removed the unit and it is now collecting dust because it so LOUD.
Date: 2007-11-01
Nyko Intercooler
This unit works very well at keeping the Xbox 360 very cool even after being on for several hours. The only complaint I have is that it is VERY loud, but that is a small pridce to pay for endless game play.
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