Power Supply

[dogfood09]

I have read that it is advisable to have the 360 on a seperate power supply? Dumb Qustion now: What do you mean?

I have 2 360 , both on their original power pack , my pc , my sound system , my sky hd and tv all hooked up together.

Is that ok?

[lilrevuk]

when flashing, most of the guys here use an external power supply to power the drive. This is because some people believe that the console could log a boot without the sata cable plugged in (to the 360, that is).

This is done using a Connectivity Kit (a small circuit board with the necessary connections), and a suitable power supply. There are a couple of options here, an old AT PSU, an original xbox PSU, or viewtopic.php?f=61&t=885&start=10#p5626 this handy tool MsK showed us...

Powering the drive externally to flash is a matter of preference, I have done it with and without the 360, and although it doesn't seem to make any difference I still use a Connectivity Kit, just to be safe. It's easier as well, no messing about earthing the console.

Lilrevuk

[dogfood09]

Thanks for the info , I shall look in to getting a conectivity kit.

Thanks

[lilrevuk]

No problems, any questions just ask away.

lilrevuk

[NeoRio]

CoFree, would this AT PSU work to power the Connectivity Kit?-- http://cgi.ebay.com/API-3186S-IBM-06H88 ... dZViewItem I'd like a PSU that does not need a motherboard to be connected to to put out power.

Thanks

[sadalius]

Yes. That should work fine!

[CoFree]

yea
i would think itshould work.
I would drop him a pm and make sure it comes with the switch.If by chance it dont you would need to rig up a on/off switch.

Glad to see you again neorio

[NeoRio]

Glad to be back! Getting ready to flash our 2nd 360...hopefully an Elite this time!

[CoFree]

cool

let us now how it goes.
If you need anything just ask away.

[Jman 31]

Yes. That should work fine!

Sadalius, glad to see you're having fun with your new toys!

[sadalius]

Just a little something I was playing with there jman. And it is good to see you back neorio!!