The Xbox game console is presented on the market in different versions, when choosing the right model it is very important to pay attention to the motherboard model. This is due to the fact that earlier versions of it turned out to be insufficiently reliable due to the cooling system of the motherboard.
Instructions
Step 1
Identify the motherboard of the xBox using the rest of the device configuration, for example, the absence of an HDMI connector clearly indicates the presence of a Xenon motherboard in the device, since this is the earliest version of the xBox. This motherboard has rather bad user reviews, this is due to the peculiarities of its cooling system. This motherboard is characterized by the following parameters: CPU 90 nm and GPU 90 nm.
Step 2
If your game console has an additional heatsink for cooling the GPU on the motherboard, look for built-in HDMI as well. Most likely, the device has a Zephyr motherboard. In general, it is not much different from the previous model, rather it is simply a modified version of it. The CPU and GPU parameters are still the same. Usually, the above two motherboard models of xBox game consoles are found in very old device models.
Step 3
Pay attention to the power supply unit of your set-top box, or rather, to the indicators of its power. A value of 175 watts clearly indicates that your box is using a Falcon motherboard. It is more reliable than Zephyr and even more so Xenon. GPU and overheating issues of the previous two models have been resolved.
Step 4
Review the CPU and GPU options. Made with their distinctive 65nm technology, Jasper motherboards don't have any overheating problems. The power supply for this model of the device is 150 watts. Due to this, heat generation was noticeably reduced, and, accordingly, this means fewer prerequisites for a breakdown of the console. It is currently the most reliable motherboard model for xBox.
Step 5
Please also note that you may come across other modifications of xBox motherboards, they are usually available for sale in the United States.
