n360 or the xbox64

mrmello · **Joined:** Tue Apr 12, 2011 7:15 pm **Posts:** 8

So i'm designing a hybrid. Basically a 64 built into a 360 case, but stealthily so it appears to be an xbox still. currently i have everything in place and mounted well. problem i'm running into is i didn't have an expansion pack. So i went out and bought one, of course it was 3rd party. now the problem i have is the expansion pack rises about 2 cm too high. is there any way to trim this down, as i'm trying to keep the top cover as stock as possible.

Bush · **Joined:** Fri Jul 16, 2010 2:54 pm **Posts:** 672

You can. You can cut up to the holes towards the top and it should work.

mrmello · **Joined:** Tue Apr 12, 2011 7:15 pm **Posts:** 8

its a RamExpander. so the red topper is connected to a metal plate extending all the way to the chip on the bottom.(possibly an attempted heatsink as it runs to a grate on the top) is that still able to be done as you suggested?

Bush · **Joined:** Fri Jul 16, 2010 2:54 pm **Posts:** 672

Oh, well that may be different. You can always take that heatsink off and put your own on, mounting directly to the chips and getting it out of the way of the case. If you want it to fit, you will need to remove it from the plastic.

mrmello · **Joined:** Tue Apr 12, 2011 7:15 pm **Posts:** 8

So it doesn't appear to do anything. Are there really any risks to just removing the chip from the case and inserting it there?

Bush · **Joined:** Fri Jul 16, 2010 2:54 pm **Posts:** 672

No, but you'll want to heatsink or it will get damaged by heat.

mrmello · **Joined:** Tue Apr 12, 2011 7:15 pm **Posts:** 8

so by trimming the top disperser off the heatsink, it will still function?

Bush · **Joined:** Fri Jul 16, 2010 2:54 pm **Posts:** 672

Yeah, but you may want to replace the whole sink altogether.

mrmello · **Joined:** Tue Apr 12, 2011 7:15 pm **Posts:** 8

As a point of comparison, i just held the new memory up to the jumper pack. the jumper pack is the right profile for the case. would it be possible to open the jumper pack and swap mem cards?

Bush · **Joined:** Fri Jul 16, 2010 2:54 pm **Posts:** 672

The thing is, you dont need to swap anything. You can plug in either without any casing on them. if you take it apart it should fit. If not ,you can trim it.

mrmello · **Joined:** Tue Apr 12, 2011 7:15 pm **Posts:** 8

Well earlier i thought you suggested keeping it in a case instead of straight up plug in?

Bush · **Joined:** Fri Jul 16, 2010 2:54 pm **Posts:** 672

No, i was saying remove it, and that would allow it to fit in the 360 case.

mrmello · **Joined:** Tue Apr 12, 2011 7:15 pm **Posts:** 8

so, it successfully transplanted into the jumper case, took a little plastic cutting, and it fit into the heat sink designs well.

Bush · **Joined:** Fri Jul 16, 2010 2:54 pm **Posts:** 672

Good, but you didnt need to, sorry for the confusion.

mrmello · **Joined:** Tue Apr 12, 2011 7:15 pm **Posts:** 8

well it looks a little cleaner at least, thanks for all the help. I'll post some completed pics tomorrow.

n360 or the xbox64

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