Microsoft installed the cheapest parts they could, including low-quality lead free solder (primary cause of RRoD for the GPU), impure thermal paste (a secondary cause), and noisy fans. Talismoon’s replacement case fans greatly reduce the hot/cold stresses placed on the system, and installing new fans is one of the best things you can do you prevent a RRoD. Microsoft said the unit was “Wi-Fi Ready” – the adaptor card is an optional extra, though. Microsoft has released a new system update for their Xbox 360 console. Unfortunately, it only addresses numerous ‘interruption issues’ that were present and does not bring any new features to the system.
Microsoft’s Xbox 360 was the first “next-generation” game console to hit the market in November 2005, beating the Nintendo Wii and PlayStation 3 by a full year. Like its peers, the 360 initially suffered from a somewhat anemic game lineup and some annoying hardware and software limitations. Microsoft already provides detailed instructions for setting up your 360 as a Media Center extender , so here’s the nutshell version. Since you haven’t already set up an extender, your Xbox will walk you through the setup process between your Xbox and your PC. Microsoft is also pledging to deliver an IPTV service to the 360 by year’s end–and if it offers any sort of DVR component, that extra space will be even more crucial.
Xbox 360 was designed with incredible flexibility in mind. Anyone who owns a Media Center PC can have some extreme fun with the two systems. Xbox 360 lets you create your own unique system and experience. The unit has a 12x dual-layer DVD-ROM drive, which plays both the game media and progressive-scan DVD movies right out of the box.