Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2005 8:18 pm Post subject: What is the best mod chip
Hello I am new to xbox modifications . What isthe best Mod chip for an 1.0 version xbox that is soderless and that I can replace the hard drive and the dvd drive with no problem ?
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Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2005 8:41 pm Post subject:
Don't forget there is no such thing as a solderless install for a 1.0
You still have to break out the iron to remove the solder from the LPC.
I would honestly go with the Xecuter3, also b/c it has a 1.0 wire install bracket, allowing for use of the existing solder.
Just about as easy as solderless, also, you would have to solder the D0 but hey, it all about the same amount of work. _________________ XBOX v1.6
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Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2005 8:47 pm Post subject:
shortacid wrote:
Don't forget there is no such thing as a solderless install for a 1.0
Not true for either.
I did a fully solderless install on my 1.0. Both for the pins and for the D0.
All I needed was a screw driver. Easiest install I've ever done. _________________ http://twitter.com/HQ_Shark2th
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Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2005 9:04 pm Post subject:
How did you remove the solder?
You still need all the makings just about. Even desoldering braid.
When I hear most people, general people, ask for solderless, they want a just plug in and play deal....they don't know to take into account that there is solder blobs in the holes.
Yes, I know there is a solderless D0 connection, I was just saying, if he went as far to desolder, or get a X3-like wire install method for 1.0's, he could just take the extra step to solder the D0.
Now, I know you are in a rush to Read/Post b/c of the hurricane and a fear of losing the internet, but, remember, you have to take all that into account.
People don't like the idea of breaking out the soldering iron, even to desolder.
They wouldn't call that a true "solderless option".
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Shark2th Moderator
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Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2005 9:23 pm Post subject:
I never broke open a soldering iron.
No need. Just cleaned the existing solder with a Q-tip and alcohol then attached the solderless adapter. Plugged in the chip,the D0 is empty, so I just plugged it in and bingo. Loaded a bios or two and booted up. Burned some backup games for educational purposes only and bloom... one modded badass box. _________________ http://twitter.com/HQ_Shark2th
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Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2005 9:50 pm Post subject:
That sounds like the most c@$%-a-mamie set up.
You rigged that thing.
You just set pogo pins on top of Solder blobs, WTF? I can't see how that would hold it, despite the screw.
I am stupified, i just can't believe that works without a problem. And no its not do to a great chip designer, its do to sheer luck.
Wow.... _________________ XBOX v1.6
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Ghostfacebrawler Xbox-HQ Enthusiast
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Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2005 10:16 pm Post subject: i have to agree with Shark...
i did the same thing he did...i too have a 1.0 xbox, and i just did what he said, i didnt even clean the old soldered stuff, i just put the adapter on top, and then screwed it in. i will admidt after a week , the system messed up...but that was my fault...i didnt screw it hard enough to press all the way down!...going on almost a year..and no problem..a smooth modded xecuter 3 xbox!
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Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2005 11:32 pm Post subject:
Face it shortacid, with the endorsement of Ghostfacebrawler, we've now confirmed you suk... hehehe _________________ http://twitter.com/HQ_Shark2th
daren Xbox-HQ Newbie Xbox Version: v1.0 Modded: Xecuter 3 CE
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Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2005 12:00 am Post subject:
Ok thanks for the input . Now what is the best dvd drive to make and play copyed games and the best hard drive to put in the xbox to have with this ice chip mod?
daren Xbox-HQ Newbie Xbox Version: v1.0 Modded: Xecuter 3 CE
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Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2005 1:41 am Post subject:
Is the Xenium SPICE a good mod chip to use they say it is easy to install about 10 min . How well does it work ?
kdx80boy Xbox-HQ Elite Member Xbox Version: Xbox V1.0 Modded: Xenium Ice Pinheader
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Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2005 5:49 pm Post subject:
I don't have the xenium spice, but I do have the xenium ice. It is great in the fact that it is very easy to get it set up the way you want it. It has its own operating system and no external switches are required. The downside is it currently does not really have an lcd that goes along with it, if you want the lcd features, the x3 is probably the way to go, but than you have to deal with actual switches for your bios (more confusing).
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Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2005 5:58 pm Post subject:
After your first flash with the X3, you don't need the switches anymore (which isn't too confusing), the x3 has a software based bios switch and naming ability, in the hacked bios menu, X3Config Live.
You can flash bios' via FTP (which is super easy) after you get your first x3 bios on there. You can flash other bios' on there if you need to.
Even an eeprom Backup. _________________ XBOX v1.6
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Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2005 6:32 pm Post subject:
Shark2th wrote:
shortacid wrote:
Don't forget there is no such thing as a solderless install for a 1.0
Not true for either.
I did a fully solderless install on my 1.0. Both for the pins and for the D0.
All I needed was a screw driver. Easiest install I've ever done.
Same exact thing I did. As a matter of fact, I even ate a sandwich while installing it. Is that easy or what...YOU CAN DO IT!!!! _________________
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Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2005 6:43 pm Post subject:
daren wrote:
Ok thanks for the input . Now what is the best dvd drive to make and play copyed games and the best hard drive to put in the xbox to have with this ice chip mod?
Best DVD drive is probably the Samsung. Being that you have a v1.0 you probably have a Thompson.(Sorry)
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