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Using An Old Computer To Flash Xbox 360?
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Shadow305
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10. March 2008 @ 23:59 |
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Can I use a really old computer to flash my Xbox 360? I'm talking about a really old computer: Dell Dimension XPS D300 that originally ran Windows 98 and currently contains 64 MB of RAM, lol. I wanted to purchase a SYBA PCI SATA / IDE Combo Controller Card, Non Raid from Newegg http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?Item=N82E16815124022 , and install it in the Dell. Will this work to flash my Xbox 360 properly? If not, are there alternative methods to flash my 360, whether it be by using my Alienware Laptop, or mod chip? By the way, my Xbox 360 drive is made by Samsung. Thanks in advance!
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11. March 2008 @ 00:42 |
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Im gona say no. Just because I wouldnt risk $400 on a pc that cost $100. Thats just me Im sure you can with the proper stuff but me personaly I wouldnt
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bhetrick
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11. March 2008 @ 09:30 |
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If the computer is working fine, then it'll work to flash your drive.
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NserUame
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11. March 2008 @ 09:44 |
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There's laptop chipsets but I'm not sure as if you have room in your alienware for it or not, I have no experience with laptops.
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Shadow305
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11. March 2008 @ 11:45 |
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Should I install windows XP on it to do the flash? I don't think I really want to us Windows 98.
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11. March 2008 @ 11:47 |
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No should you but can you? Will windows xp work on that old thing?
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Shadow305
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11. March 2008 @ 12:14 |
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lol, it does meet the minimum requirements (300 mhz & 64 MB RAM). So, should I just go ahead and install Windows XP to do the flash, or just do it with Windows 98 if possible? Thanks in advance guys.
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bhetrick
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11. March 2008 @ 13:53 |
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What drive are you flashing? If it's a Samsung or Benq, you don't need any Windows, as you flash it in dos.
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11. March 2008 @ 14:24 |
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Ya its all up to drive
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Shadow305
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11. March 2008 @ 15:52 |
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11. March 2008 @ 16:25 |
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Hmm idk you might need xp or higher to run the programs to set up the hack and stuff but then again its mostly bios
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Shadow305
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11. March 2008 @ 20:27 |
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k, i guess i'll give it a shot. I just hope the motherboard is compatible to preform the hack.
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11. March 2008 @ 20:30 |
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What guide you useing and chip?
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Shadow305
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11. March 2008 @ 21:42 |
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I'm using both e-books "Hacking the XBOX 360 for Noobs" and "Hacking the XBOX 360 for Dummies". I think the're both basically the same thing with a few minor changes. What do you mean by what chip I'm using? If its about the PC motherboard, I'm not sure because I got the computer from a friend that knows nothing about it. Thanks again.
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11. March 2008 @ 22:24 |
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The one in my sig is the newest and best one i think n e ways =)
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Shadow305
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11. March 2008 @ 22:54 |
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yup, thats one of the ones I'm using.
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11. March 2008 @ 23:19 |
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I think you can if the computer is actually capable of running the various programs used to flash the 360 like 360 Firmware Toolbox 4.6.
and if it can run Slax 2.(Im talking about the Hitachi v0078fk drive.)
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11. March 2008 @ 23:22 |
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I tried one almost a couple of year ago that was too old to work. The mobo bios wouldn't recognize the PCI SATA card and it had the latest BIOS update which was itself a few years old. That computer was newer that the one you are considering using, but good luck regardless.
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11. March 2008 @ 23:24 |
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your going to need SATA+XP period!!
also an updated bios will help slax run:D
-tripplite
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11. March 2008 @ 23:31 |
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Slax isn't used for flashing Samsung drives. You don't need XP either, because all the flashing in done is DOS mode.
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11. March 2008 @ 23:38 |
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wow tripplite come on now lol slax on a sammy tisk tisk
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11. March 2008 @ 23:41 |
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Quote:
wow tripplite come on now lol slax on a sammy tisk tisk
*smack to head*
i forgot that slax was no go for samsungs....gezz sry guys!
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11. March 2008 @ 23:43 |
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Its ok thats why we back each other up no harm no foul
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Shadow305
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12. March 2008 @ 00:44 |
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I guess if the computer doesn't recognize the SATA card, or the Samsung drive I could just plug the SATA card into other computers until I find one that works. Just out of curiosity, are there any other easier methods of flashing my XBOX 360, like using a special chip or something?
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12. March 2008 @ 01:30 |
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You can send it to someone in ur area or go online and google there are many places that install mod chips. But if you cant flash your own system I wouldnt advise you to try and soder anthing onto ur system
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