NEW PROJECT, I have many questions.

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Okay first off what is the best dashboard to use for an already-softmodded 1.6 box. I would prefer like an EvoX version that has HD video support and has many menu options (kind of like advanced Evox or something) And also i have a v1.6 Xbox with the stock black case, component out modded video cable, stock Samsung DVD drive that works fine (i dropped it once :oops: and it still reads fine but the tray opening and closing is weird) has a Stock hard drive, and is in perfect working order. I would like to know what mods i should perform on it (case, software, and hardware) and i dont mind it being bulky. None of this slimbox stuff i want a big beast that does well for my needs. Would like to know what modchip to get (under $20 preferably) and i already have a maxtor drive i can use for it (dam thing just doesnt lock though) If i need to redo a softmod/ burn a disc im okay with that/ am okay-ish with soldering. What should I do?? (I have It HD enabled via component mod already and confirmed it works right)
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Best dash is XBMC4XBOX ! :D

Hardware upgrades for me has always been...

A dam good clean, cases through the dishwasher, mainboard antistatic foam cleaner and dry, 80mm ball bearing fan, akasa silver thermal paste, 7200RPM HDD ether IDE or SATA and a 80 strand IDE cable, the 7200rpm drive is a lot faster, better access times and usually newer drives are quieter.

I'm kinda tempted to try a cheap SSD, but just not had free time/cash recently.... :(

Personally I tend to softmod my boxes.
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Well the way I am is i like to have either EVOX or UnleashX as the main dash, and then have XBMC as an application. XBMC doesnt have all of the tools i would like to have handy. I have a Maxtor 250 GB HDD at 7200 RPM. Only problem is its a Quick View version and wont lock. I therefore need a modchip. I would like a PC case thats bigger (for other hardware goodies i might eventually put in there) but the current one works. As for the fan i have the stock fan set at 40% (via Krayzies Extras) and its quiet enoguh ans keeps the box cool. I cut some holes in the HDD tray for better airflow. Cut out the fan RF sheild for better airflow. I have the HeXEn dashboards loaded on it but they dont have many options. What is the most recent version of EvoX and can i have a link to it?
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Get an Aladdin! 12$ and does the job well. That, or maybe wait for psyko_chewbacca to finish his WIP modchip (awesome stuff, btw). I don't think it would be under 20$ though.


Oh, BTW with a 1.6 you'll have to do the LPC rebuild. Nothing complicated really.

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Ive never heard of having to do that... Im not soldering on the motherboard ive already fucked up an xbox tsop flashing with a sharp. This is the only one i have left. Soldering ONLY to the LPC port okay
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You'll never get a modchip to work in that case, unless you find one of these for cheap:

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I can try that. Im very weary to do this to my last board
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You dont have to use an lpc rebuild pcb, you can solder the wires to the pin header legs.
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So i have a question regarding Rocky5s softmod kit. I downloaded both the official kit and the extras kit. What do i need to update the softmod currently on my 1.6 box? I dont need the game exploits do I? I can just burn the .iso in the extras kit right?
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bigkidoz wrote:You dont have to use an lpc rebuild pcb, you can solder the wires to the pin header legs.
Yeah I know that, but he said he didn't want to solder on the motherboard except for the LPC. A rebuild board makes it easier to solder.
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