xbox-scene.com - your xbox news information source
Quick Links: Main Forums | Xbox360 Forums | Xbox1 Forums | PS3 Forums
Xbox-Scene Forum Help  Search Xbox-Scene Forums   Xbox-Scene Forum Members   Xbox-Scene Calendar

Giganews Usenet Offers: +1150 days binary retention, 99%+ Completion, and Unlimited Speed/Access!

360 ODD Emulators: X360 Key $99 | Wasabi360 FAT $99 | Wasabi360 Slim $99
C4E's iXtreme Burner MAX Drive: LiteOn iHAS124 DROPPED TO JUST $17


Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

 Forum Rules Rules
2 Pages V  1 2 >  
 Reply to this topicStart new topic
> Window Plexi, plexi touching internal parts
caboulto
post Jul 4 2006, 09:30 PM
Post #1


X-S Enthusiast


Group: Members
Posts: 20
Joined: 19-November 04
Member No.: 168575
Xbox Version: v1.1
360 version: v1 (xenon)
When the plexi is installed (not flush) is it ok if it touches any of the internal parts? Specifically the thing next to the airscoop opposite the fans (heatsink?). I have 1/8 plexi and right now, it touches that. Is this ok? Thanks.

This post has been edited by caboulto: Jul 4 2006, 09:39 PM
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
madcitysw
post Jul 4 2006, 09:38 PM
Post #2


X-S Senior Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 166
Joined: 8-February 03
From: Sparta, NC
Member No.: 23160
Xbox Version: v1.0
360 version: v1 (xenon)
Um, if it touches the airscoop, it should be fine, but if it would be touching the heatsink, then it may start melting the plexi, but I don't think the heatsink gets that hot in order to start a meltdown.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
caboulto
post Jul 4 2006, 09:41 PM
Post #3


X-S Enthusiast


Group: Members
Posts: 20
Joined: 19-November 04
Member No.: 168575
Xbox Version: v1.1
360 version: v1 (xenon)
thanks. I see that most people use 1/8th thick plexi - at least thats the impression I am getting from reading the forum. I would think if this is the case, most people would have the same thing, unless they are flush mounting. I don't want the plexi to melt. Should I get something thinner?
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Himura
post Jul 4 2006, 09:57 PM
Post #4


X-S Freak
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 1819
Joined: 10-January 04
From: So Cal: Riverside
Member No.: 90711
Xbox Version: v1.0
360 version: v1 (xenon)
QUOTE(caboulto @ Jul 4 2006, 01:48 PM) *

thanks. I see that most people use 1/8th thick plexi - at least thats the impression I am getting from reading the forum. I would think if this is the case, most people would have the same thing, unless they are flush mounting. I don't want the plexi to melt. Should I get something thinner?


IMO if you're worried, i say get the thinnest as possible.

This post has been edited by Himura: Jul 4 2006, 09:58 PM
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Gamer_from_2080
post Jul 5 2006, 02:51 AM
Post #5


X-S X-perience
**

Group: Members
Posts: 323
Joined: 2-June 06
Member No.: 284535
Xbox Version: none
360 version: v1 (xenon)
Well if you already glued the plexi in I say leave it. Im pretty certain the heatsink does not get hot enough to melt the plexi. Its up 2 u though.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
sicknasty413
post Jul 5 2006, 10:36 AM
Post #6


X-S Messiah
*******

Group: Members
Posts: 3590
Joined: 30-January 06
From: Central VA
Member No.: 270548
Xbox Version: v1.0
360 version: v1 (xenon)
idk man, those heatsinks can get pretty hot....
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
grim_d
post Jul 5 2006, 12:34 PM
Post #7


The Grim Gopher
********

Group: Head Moderator
Posts: 4483
Joined: 16-February 04
From: Scotland
Member No.: 100443
Xbox Version: v1.6
360 version: v1 (xenon)
the heatsink will NOT get hot enough to melt the plexi.

however, if it's touching it, it WILL get hot enough to discolour it, perhaps warp it sligtly.

go get yourself some 2mm plexi, works wonders.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
lostboyz
post Jul 5 2006, 12:39 PM
Post #8


Mr. Knowitall
*******

Group: Moderator
Posts: 3188
Joined: 9-April 05
From: The D
Member No.: 212456
Xbox Version: v1.0
360 version: v1 (xenon)
idk there were those boxes that were overheating that burnt into the metal shielding that I personally wouldnt want to have plexi touching the heatsink
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
caboulto
post Jul 5 2006, 05:09 PM
Post #9


X-S Enthusiast


Group: Members
Posts: 20
Joined: 19-November 04
Member No.: 168575
Xbox Version: v1.1
360 version: v1 (xenon)
ok - thanks for your thoughts. I haven't glued it in yet, just set it up to test it. I think I am going to flush mount, just to be safe. the only reason I didnt want to flush mount was because I have a piece of the case that I am going to glue to the top of the plexi - not connected to the rest of the case. So if I flush mount, this middle piece will stick up above the box - but thats ok.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
grim_d
post Jul 5 2006, 06:18 PM
Post #10


The Grim Gopher
********

Group: Head Moderator
Posts: 4483
Joined: 16-February 04
From: Scotland
Member No.: 100443
Xbox Version: v1.6
360 version: v1 (xenon)
QUOTE(lostboyz @ Jul 5 2006, 12:46 PM) *

idk there were those boxes that were overheating that burnt into the metal shielding that I personally wouldnt want to have plexi touching the heatsink


that was jus discolouration, look at the sheilding from an xbox that been used for a year or so and thats no where near the heatsink and its discoloured.

true that ne XE showed was pretty bad, but noway was is hot enough to melt plexi.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
lostboyz
post Jul 5 2006, 07:02 PM
Post #11


Mr. Knowitall
*******

Group: Moderator
Posts: 3188
Joined: 9-April 05
From: The D
Member No.: 212456
Xbox Version: v1.0
360 version: v1 (xenon)
you are probably right grim but that would be enough for me to want to get it as far away as possible
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
grim_d
post Jul 5 2006, 10:04 PM
Post #12


The Grim Gopher
********

Group: Head Moderator
Posts: 4483
Joined: 16-February 04
From: Scotland
Member No.: 100443
Xbox Version: v1.6
360 version: v1 (xenon)
QUOTE(lostboyz @ Jul 5 2006, 07:09 PM) *

you are probably right grim but that would be enough for me to want to get it as far away as possible


well my plexi is literally less than 1mm from my heatsink, and my 360's been on for hardcore amount of hours, no discoloration or nothing, it's safe as houses smile.gif
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
sicknasty413
post Jul 5 2006, 10:15 PM
Post #13


X-S Messiah
*******

Group: Members
Posts: 3590
Joined: 30-January 06
From: Central VA
Member No.: 270548
Xbox Version: v1.0
360 version: v1 (xenon)
I wouldnt go that far...
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
sinister slipknot
post Jul 5 2006, 11:48 PM
Post #14


X-S Freak
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 1461
Joined: 17-September 04
From: Albion
Member No.: 148059
Xbox Version: v1.4
360 version: v4.0 (jasper)
QUOTE(grim_d @ Jul 5 2006, 09:11 PM) *

well my plexi is literally less than 1mm from my heatsink, and my 360's been on for hardcore amount of hours, no discoloration or nothing, it's safe as houses smile.gif


Safe as houses in a war, lol. Seriously though it might warp it over a period of time.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Gamer_from_2080
post Jul 6 2006, 01:06 AM
Post #15


X-S X-perience
**

Group: Members
Posts: 323
Joined: 2-June 06
Member No.: 284535
Xbox Version: none
360 version: v1 (xenon)
LOL! I got like 1cm between them an mine is good so far. Then again mine is 12V fans so my heatsink stays cooler.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post




 

2 Pages V  1 2 >
Reply to this topicStart new topic

 

Lo-Fi Version Time is now: 25th May 2013 - 12:20 AM
Invision Power Board v2.1.7 © 2013  IPS, Inc.
Licensed to: Scenyx