Got a JTAGable Xenon pre NXE don't know what to do with it

[basshunter]

I got this xenon pre nxe with 20gb hdd and power brick for 20$ it still has the warranty seal on it and work beautifully problem is i don't know what to do with it keep it as a museum piece or JTAG it,i already have a rgh'd jasper so it isn't a hurry to jtag it ,all im asking is for some guidance since i don't know what to do with it

 

[GeekHeat]

They are definitely not a museum piece. I would just JTAG it.

 

[Cyke12]

Grab yourself some diodes + wires, and JTAG that little beast, you'll have the benefit of instant boot times compared to the RGH jasper you've got.
Only thing to watch out for with it being a Xenon is the RRoD, but if you change the thermal paste and x-clamps, it should be fine.
Also, before you JTAG, make sure to dump the NAND to make sure the CB (bootloader) isn't patched, it's unlikely, but it's also entirely possible.

 

[basshunter]

Grab yourself some diodes + wires, and JTAG that little beast, you'll have the benefit of instant boot times compared to the RGH jasper you've got.
Only thing to watch out for with it being a Xenon is the RRoD, but if you change the thermal paste and x-clamps, it should be fine.
Also, before you JTAG, make sure to dump the NAND to make sure the CB (bootloader) isn't patched, it's unlikely, but it's also entirely possible.

Heat isn't an issue if im going to jtag it im going to put 1x120mm fan and a 90mm loud and fast as f**k fans on it ,i'll probably jtag it since i always wanted a jtag

it's on dashboard 2.0.5787.0 so i doubt it's patched

 

[john mathews]

I'll give ya $25 for it.

u are been generous today that's too much:cool2:

 

[GeekHeat]

Lol. I figure if its still on that old dash it must have low milage. Also..... if it were mine I would leave the x clamps and stock fans in there and just adjust the target temperature. I would obviously put some mx-4 down under the heat sinks.... and with proper ventilation it should run for quite a while.

Chopping the case and adding those big ass fans will probably just shorten the life span to be honest... unless you are very carefully monitoring the air flow. Most folks don't understand how adding exhaust fans to the top/side of the case can actually damper the air flow.

I totally agree.