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Author: Whoopty
Posted: 17:41, May 11th 2009
Link: http://www.quietpc.com
Score: 9 out of 10 [?]
Price: £90 - £190
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Conclusion

Ideally I could do with having two conclusions here, one for the XB-01 on it's own, and one for it with QuietPC modifications. However, I'll just stick with one, and instead have two Pros/Cons and star ratings.

The Lian Li XB-01 is a nice upgrade for your Xbox 360 that goes beyond simple face plates, and noisy rear coolers. The cooling is superior to that of a standard Xbox, though not by huge margins. The noise reductions however, are very good indeed, and most players will be more than happy with the reduced fan noise - just remember to install your games to the HDD for optimal noise reduction.

That said, it's not silent, and despite it being visually different from a standard Xbox, some might not consider it worth it if hardware is still audible. This is where the QuietPC boys come in. It's double the money and a little extra, but you get the piece of mind that should something go wrong, you'll get a brand new Xbox courtesy of QPC.

When it comes down to it, this is about available funds and ability. If you feel you have the technical know how and the confidence to take apart an Xbox with instructions, and a modest budget, then get the XB-01 separately, and grab the replacements and extras further down the line. If you don't fancy risking your warranty, and have a little more cash to burn, give QuietPC a call and they'll see you right.

Lian Li XB-01 - 7/10

Pros Cons
Looks good Doesn't quieten the DVD drive much
Stands out Fans still not silent at full load
Quieter than standard Xbox No dust filters

award

QuietPC Modded XB-01 - 9/10

Pros Cons
Fan noise is practically inaudible, even at load DVD drive still makes some noise
DVD drive much quieter High price
Warranty  
Professional install  

award

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