deXtroid101 Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Hey! So I am just waiting for my Xbox360 to arrive and of course I want to do everything right with it from the start to avoid any possible damage to the Xbox or the GTA IV disc as good as I can. But what is the best way to put that thing? Horizontally (lying down flat) or vertically (standing right up)? What's the safest underground and if lying down, how much would I have to elevate it to assure good air circulation anyway? Hope someone can answer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraggyy Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Horizontally is the best mate. Then you don't need to worry about your CD games being scratched. People who put it vertically will have more problems over a short period of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilfered Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 vertically Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loxley1 Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Horizontally is the best mate. Then you don't need to worry about your CD games being scratched. People who put it vertically will have more problems over a short period of time. This guys a newb. Go vertical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Effy in Chains Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Horizontally is better. If you stand it vertically it covers up the bottom air vent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTre Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Horizontally, my xbox was f'in up when it was vertical.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrokerZoo Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 That's actually a pretty good topic, I'd like to know as well. I know that the ps2 had problems with discs getting scratched when placed upright. I have mine horizontal, do I have to worry if I want to set it upright? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlinsteele Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 I've had mine horizontal all this time. At first I had problems, and I'd already bought the fan attatchment that was supposed to keep it from getting overheated. But I kept getting a red light or whatever. Then one day for the helluvit, I took the fan thing off the back. Ever since then I have had NO problems! I can't believe they talk people into buying that thing... Anyway, horizontal for my vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDR Midian Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Horizontally is better. If you stand it vertically it covers up the bottom air vent. ...and horizontal covers the two side vents. Vertical allows the biggest surface area for heat dissipation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forsakenmind Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Personally I have mine Horizontal, this is mainly due to having 2 kids running around in the same room and me imagining what would happen should they knock it. Just keep it with a good circulation of air and I would think either way is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guth Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 out the window joking id say flat, with nothing around it for ventilation, although i dont have one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgs-uk Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Xbox help line advised me to put it horizontally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cebayne Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 bs, ive had mine vertically for 3 years, not one RROD, its a launch 360 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebus_unit Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Verticle...like my penis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace62394 Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Horizontally is better. If you stand it vertically it covers up the bottom air vent. ...and horizontal covers the two side vents. Vertical allows the biggest surface area for heat dissipation. Considering the side vents have almost no effect at all compared to the bottom vent, go horizontal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loxley1 Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 horizontal = red ring of death after about 2 months. It overheats pretty badly. If you suspend it from the roof and twirl it in a circle while your playing it gets the best airflow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holy Diver Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Verticle...like my penis. tell me more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
necro2607 Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 vertical, and had it in the same spot next to my 22" LCD monitor for the past 2 years or so. no problems. Having it vertical keeps the most air space all around the case. If it's horizontal you've got one entire side right up against your desk/surface and trapping in the heat more. Super basic physics. The main exhaust is in the back anyway, so.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace62394 Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 horizontal = red ring of death after about 2 months. It overheats pretty badly. If you suspend it from the roof and twirl it in a circle while your playing it gets the best airflow. I've had my 360 in the same spot horizontally ever since it came out and I have NEVER even gotten one RROD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL BENSON Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 flat and i set it on 3 game boxes on each side for a stand with a fan about 6 feet behind it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StyluZ Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 flat flat flat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gueu Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Horizontally is the best mate. Then you don't need to worry about your CD games being scratched. People who put it vertically will have more problems over a short period of time. Dont put it horizontal.. I got some games scratched that way.. Go vertical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codyp Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 So what have we found out? Its alright either way. I keep mine horizontal for fear of knocking it over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beardedbastard Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 This thread just got me scared to try it either way... Don't know what the f*ck I'll do when I get it. Maybe I'll test out which way has better airflow while I'm playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraggyy Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 (edited) Horizontally is the best mate. Then you don't need to worry about your CD games being scratched. People who put it vertically will have more problems over a short period of time. This guys a newb. Go vertical. hahahahah, yeah go play Mr. E-thug on a forum As you can see, There are an equal amount of people that say horizontally and vertically, matter of preference really. How the f*ck can you scratch a cd while your 360 is flat? Go figure, i'd like to see what you are all doing with the 360. I have been playing for 2 years, and still nothing wrong with it. Edited May 1, 2008 by fraggyy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killahmatic Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 vertical is what f*cks it up, lay it horizontal, and keep a regular fan blowing on it for extra precaution if u are that worried. not only that but microsoft put a new chip in so the 360 wont fry out like it used to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbp42 Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 dont play for 6 hours straight... it should be fine either way go outside and ride a scooter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraft7 Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Mine's vertical and I've never had a problem with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonRenemy Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Guys, I know everyone says that vertical is the best way to have it, but trust me, it's not The bottom vent keeps heat in too Keeping a horizontal 360 on flat ground is also not adviseable I've had my 360 set up in the following manner now for a couple weeks, and believe me, it's not hot at all... barely warm, when before it'd be SCORCHING just sitting horizontal Here's a pic to show how you really should have it set up: Basically whatever surface you have it on, just keep it elevated Use small things like 2 packs of playing cards, or even better, 2 small, evenly sized bits of wood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airforceone Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 i put it horizontally no problem since first turn on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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