Magus2286 Xbox-HQ Member Xbox Version: Xbox V1.1 Modded: Xecuter3, xapt3r
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Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:02 pm Post subject: Harddrives
Ok Guys I just got the internet hooked up at my new place. During the move I found an old harddrive i never used its a Western Digital 120 gig I think im gonna put it in my xbox (if it still works) do i just use AID 3.0 to format and partion it? and what dashboard do you recommend running? And as always Thanks for the imput guys.
Constant_Failure Xbox-HQ Experienced Xbox Version: Xbox V1.1 Modded: Xecuter3, xapt3r
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Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:05 pm Post subject:
I was told not to use older hard drives, needs to be brand new, sorry:( But I'd use XBMC
Magus2286 Xbox-HQ Member Xbox Version: Xbox V1.1 Modded: Xecuter3, xapt3r
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Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:24 pm Post subject:
its never been used i bought one two years ago and they sent me two charged me for one though. so i just put it in my closet thinking i would use it for something and forgot it was there when i started packing i found it. so i figured my xbox would be perfect. i could use it if it hasent ever been used before right.
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Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:57 pm Post subject:
Constant_Failure wrote:
I was told not to use older hard drives, needs to be brand new, sorry:( But I'd use XBMC
not true at all. Magnus the HDD you have found will be just fine as long as it is IDE interface it'll be no problem
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Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 5:12 am Post subject:
What minimum hardisk disk is the best?
Greven Xbox-Hq Genius Xbox Version: Xbox V1.6 Modded: Xecuter 3 CE
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Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 7:31 am Post subject:
minimum what? Size? Anything 10 gigs or over, I guess People have installed up to 500gb before. Its a matter of cost vs use. Will you ever use 500gb? If not, you don't need to spend the money. _________________ Hotswap|HDD Upgrade|X3 Guide
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Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 12:44 pm Post subject:
khairilasny wrote:
What minimum hardisk disk is the best?
the std HDD's varied between 8-10Gb so it has to be at least that size. Any EIDE 40 pin ata HDD will be fine, no SATA drives though
F3atUr3 Xbox-HQ Enthusiast
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Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 1:18 pm Post subject:
are there any particular brand of HD that work best?
Magus2286 Xbox-HQ Member Xbox Version: Xbox V1.1 Modded: Xecuter3, xapt3r
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Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 3:25 pm Post subject:
thanks guys ill put it in, so just use aid3 to format it or should i use the xecuter to format it. I dont know about best brand but i personally like Westerndigital for my pc, now i gonna put my spare in the xbox.
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Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 7:10 pm Post subject:
F3atUr3 wrote:
are there any particular brand of HD that work best?
Trying to figure what hard drive works the best is an apples vs. oranges comparison, they all have there advantages and disadvantages. Personally, I like Western Digital, it doesn't mean that I won't make a switch to Maxtor or Seagate.. The western digital drive in my Xbox has been going strong for 3 years now without any problems, that doesn't mean it won't fail today or tomorrow. To sum up what I just said, just worry about finding a good price on a hard drive that meets your storage need and you'll be just fine.. _________________ Xbox V1.3
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People have installed up to 500gb before. Its a matter of cost vs use. Will you ever use 500gb? If not, you don't need to spend the money.
To sum up what I just said, just worry about finding a good price on a hard drive that meets your storage need and you'll be just fine.. 
