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gizabeer · 09-01-2015 03:49PM

Deadly , thanks

gizabeer · 09-01-2015 05:19PM

MiskyBoyy wrote: »

No, you will only need 1 by your router, and then as many as you want feeding from that one plugged into different sockets around the house. Argos only sell them in pairs but you can buy the pair and a single one on Amazon.

Pair: http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-PA411KIT-Powerline-Adapter-Starter/dp/B0084Y9N3O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420814159&sr=8-1&keywords=powerline

Single one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-TL-PA411-AV500-Powerline-Adapter/dp/B0084Y9N4I/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1420814159&sr=8-8&keywords=powerline

What you can also do is add a similar product of theirs but that also has wifi output built in, to the far side of your house too: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ECBROCK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00
This one also has 2 ethernet ports coming off of it as well as the wifi extender as opposed to the 1 ethernet port on the ones above.

One last question , would the nano version pair with the pass thru version so I could use the pass thru in the hall and the nanos in the kitchen and sitting room ? thanks im advance

MiskyBoyy · 09-01-2015 06:13PM

gizabeer wrote: »

One last question , would the nano version pair with the pass thru version so I could use the pass thru in the hall and the nanos in the kitchen and sitting room ? thanks im advance

As far as I know all TP Link's pair with tp links no problem.

Also it is recommended to use them directly into an empty socket and not an extension lead/ multi gang etc but I have both my nanos plugged into gangways and can't tell any difference but it could vary depending on circumstances.

rottie 11 · 19-03-2015 11:41AM

So im going replacing the lazer on my 360 and I been watching youtube tutorial videos . Some say theres a ball of solder on the new lazer that you have to remove and other dont mention it? Should I remove it ?

Stone Deaf 4evr · 19-03-2015 12:55PM

rottie 11 wrote: »

So im going replacing the lazer on my 360 and I been watching youtube tutorial videos . Some say theres a ball of solder on the new lazer that you have to remove and other dont mention it? Should I remove it ?

Id say you might be better off posting in the console modding and repairs section,

MiskyBoyy · 19-03-2015 05:19PM

LIGHTNING wrote: »

Yes they do, I have two different sets in my place two 500 and two 200 versions. If you do have any issues make sure to plug them directly into the wall sockets, some extensions strips with surge protection can cause issues with them.

2 months and 10 days later, better late than never haha

CatInABox · 28-05-2015 10:09AM

Controller refresh is coming, with included headphone jack.

See here.

MiskyBoyy · 16-06-2016 07:09PM

That's a fair bit of a size difference all the same! Especially with the power brick gone too.

16-06-2016 08:21PM

Could it have been smaller again if they stuck with an external psu I wonder

Would it not also add to heat being internal? I'm sure it has a fan but then that could = noise too over time.

qrx · 02-08-2016 08:00PM

Design your own custom colours on Xbox One S (for those with too much money)

http://m.windowscentral.com/get-xbox-one-s-black-or-any-color-you-want-colorwares-custom-service

kleefarr · 02-08-2016 10:23PM

Buyer beware...

From the FAQ on the ColorWare page: "Our customization process voids the original manufacturer's warranty."

qrx · 01-09-2016 08:47PM

Is it normal for the power brick to make a whirring noise? Seems to vary in intensity, I'm guessing it has a fan in it?

MiskyBoyy · 01-09-2016 09:02PM

qrx wrote:

Is it normal for the power brick to make a whirring noise? Seems to vary in intensity, I'm guessing it has a fan in it?

Yes it has a fan in it and I've also noticed mine a lot more over the past few days for some reason.

CatInABox · 01-09-2016 09:57PM

MiskyBoyy wrote: »

Yes it has a fan in it and I've also noticed mine a lot more over the past few days for some reason.

Give it a good blast with a can of compressed air. should eliminate dust as a reason it's gotten louder.

MiskyBoyy · 01-09-2016 10:06PM

CatInABox wrote: »

Give it a good blast with a can of compressed air. should eliminate dust as a reason it's gotten louder.

I mean. When I walk into my cave I can hear it over the past few days, even when the Xbox isn't on.

runawaybishop · 01-09-2016 10:40PM

MiskyBoyy wrote: »

I mean. When I walk into my cave I can hear it over the past few days, even when the Xbox isn't on.

It's on the way out. Was it blocked in or covered in any way?

MiskyBoyy · 01-09-2016 10:53PM

runawaybishop wrote: »

It's on the way out. Was it blocked in or covered in any way?

Nope. Sitting out in the open on top of a desk with as much ventilation as it could need. I have another I could try but I'm not bothered really. Just thought I'd mention it when qrx asked.

runawaybishop · 01-09-2016 11:24PM

MiskyBoyy wrote: »

Nope. Sitting out in the open on top of a desk with as much ventilation as it could need. I have another I could try but I'm not bothered really. Just thought I'd mention it when qrx asked.

Yeah I have had the odd few start whining also but they would have been abused so I wasn't surprised. That said I think only one actually failed, the rest are still chugging along, albeit noisily.

I would advise swapping it out though, just in case.

CatInABox · 01-09-2016 11:58PM

On it's way out you say? Sounds like a perfect excuse for a sneaky Xbox One S upgrade!

Stone Deaf 4evr · 02-09-2016 08:35AM

qrx wrote: »

Is it normal for the power brick to make a whirring noise? Seems to vary in intensity, I'm guessing it has a fan in it?

just in case you havent checked it, they're supposed to be plugged straight into the wall, not into an extension lead or 4 plug adapter yolk.

runawaybishop · 02-09-2016 09:38AM

Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »

just in case you havent checked it, they're supposed to be plugged straight into the wall, not into an extension lead or 4 plug adapter yolk.

They can go into a power brick or extension, but said device must not be crap and overloaded.

qrx · 02-09-2016 09:41AM

Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »

just in case you havent checked it, they're supposed to be plugged straight into the wall, not into an extension lead or 4 plug adapter yolk.

That could well be it, I have it plugged into an adaptor. Will try that out later.

It's more of a whirring fan noise though than anything else. It may be perfectly normal but I've just really started to notice it recently. I initially thought it was the box itself but whenever I put my ear up close to it the noise went away. Had me confused for a while

CatInABox wrote:

Give it a good blast with a can of compressed air. should eliminate dust as a reason it's gotten louder.

Could well just be dirt. Now to find a can of compressed air. Suppose a hoover would do the trick too.

CatInABox · 02-09-2016 09:52AM

qrx wrote: »

Could well just be dirt. Now to find a can of compressed air. Suppose a hoover would do the trick too.

It would, but it's not recommended at all really. Hoovers are a source of static electricity, and can fry electronics. There's also the possibility of the hoover turn the fan too fast/in the wrong direction, but that's not as big an issue.

After using a can of compressed air, give it a few minutes to "dry out" as well, as there's a small (very small) amount of water vapour in them.

You can usually get them in a stationery shop.

Snakeweasel · 25-01-2017 05:29PM

I'm buying my first hard drive for my xbox one (finally got good broadband so joined ea access) and I was wondering if people think that a 2TB hard drive is still big enough? I see that the official xbox one is now offering 4TB and say that can hold over 100 games, would a 2TB hard drive really hold over 50 games at that rate? That would be more than enough for me

Max Mafioso · 25-01-2017 05:58PM

Would depend on the games, I have a 2TB i got when i owned the 500GB XO and its got about 100 games on it

Snakeweasel · 25-01-2017 06:00PM

Max Mafioso wrote: »

Would depend on the games, I have a 2TB i got when i owned the 500GB XO and its got about 100 games on it

Well thats encouraging! I was looking at the list of games in the vault and I could easily see myself downloading at least 10 of them and then you have games with gold every month too!

maximoose · 25-01-2017 06:03PM

I have 119 games installed, and 718GB total free (500GB internal and 2GB external)

qrx · 25-01-2017 06:52PM

Snakeweasel wrote: »

I'm buying my first hard drive for my xbox one (finally got good broadband so joined ea access) and I was wondering if people think that a 2TB hard drive is still big enough? I see that the official xbox one is now offering 4TB and say that can hold over 100 games, would a 2TB hard drive really hold over 50 games at that rate? That would be more than enough for me

It also depends on your playing style. Do you play multiple games on the go? Do you like to go back and revisit old games? Or do you play to completion and then you're done?

kleefarr · 25-01-2017 07:56PM

Bear in mind though, that once you have a game downloaded you can uninstall it and it will remain available to install again when you wish to play it again.
This is what I do with most of the Games for Gold. Once tried I uninstall them if I don't want to play them and they remain in the download section as available to install again.

But you probably knew that.

Snakeweasel · 26-01-2017 05:26PM

Went for a 2TB seagate that was on sale in argos. With the length it takes to download a game there is no chance I will be deleting them!

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