Evercool Xfan 360

The Evercool Xfan 360 TG-XB1 is an external cooler designed for the Xbox 360. It is designed to be clipped on the back on the 360 console, and two 60 mm fans force air through the rear exhaust grill to help cool the most notorious overheating gaming console. The fans help the existing exhaust fans by expelling air, thus creating a greater negative case pressure that passively draws more new cool air in. The unit is USB powered, and can connected to the rear USB port. Each fan is made of clear plastic and features 4 green LED fans illuminating the area with a green glow.

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Evercool Xfan
MSRP $12.00
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Interesting arc design
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Simple installation
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Improves Xbox 360 cooling
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Xfan is powered continuously even when the 360 is powered down
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USB cable is too thin and could be broken
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Specifications

  • model: TG-XB1
  • fans: 2 x 60 mm
  • power: 5VDC (USB power)
  • material: plastic
  • fan speed: 3500 RPM (±10%)
  • noise level: <25 dBA
  • dimensions: 150 x 70 x 38mm
  • weight: 100 g
  • price: $12

Criticism

The Xfan 360 has been criticized because that it continues to draw power and operate even when the Xbox 360 is powered down. Evercool has marketed this as a feature, where the Xfan continues to cool the Xbox 360 even when powered down. The disadvantages of this design feature is that 1) more dust will accumulate in your Xbox 360 than if powered down, 2) the lifetime of the fans will be reduced, and 3) the 25 dB of noise that is produced by the unit. Evercool has recommended that you unplug the Xfan 360 when not in use.

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Competitors

Pelican Xbox 360 Pro Cooler

Pelican Xbox 360 Pro Cooler

MSRP  $15.00    Released  June, 2007
Pros
  • Powered by USB so doesn't melt and ruin your 360
  • Adds more USB ports
  • Let's you use standard VGA, Component and other A/V cables
Cons
  • Covers wireless adapter slot
  • Fitting the cooler properly can be tricky
  • Not compatible with HDMI models
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Nyko Intercooler

Nyko Intercooler

MSRP  $24.99    Released  January, 2006

The original external cooling device for the Xbox 360. Nykon's Intercooler plugs into the 360's rear power port and snaps onto the entire rear of the console. The Intercooler passes through the power port so you can connect the powersupply as normal, but at the same time uses the power to operate the cooling...

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Pelican Xbox 360 Fan Stand

Pelican Xbox 360 Fan Stand

MSRP  $14.99    Released  January, 2007

A dual-purpose accessory for the Xbox 360. The Pelican Fan Stand acts as both a stabilizer for your 360 while it's in the standing position, at the same time providing extra cooling support to make your console run a few degrees lower.

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Pros

  • Interesting arc design
  • Simple installation
  • Inexpensive
  • Improves Xbox 360 cooling

Cons

  • Xfan is powered continuously even when the 360 is powered down
  • USB cable is too thin and could be broken

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