[TSOP to Upgrade HDD?]

10 hours ago, SS_Dave said:

Yes Soft-mod then Re-flash the onboard bios chip then I would fit a bigger HDD and use a install disk like the OGXbox installer 2021 1.5.3  https://1fichier.com/dir/mX1kipIz to setup the new HDD from scratch.

Fit the HDD and use a install disk, It's quicker and easier.

 

 

Thanks, I'll give that a go. The link is very helpful and looks to contain emulators for the next step that I want to do too!

[Xbox2HDMI - Seamless HDMI Output for the Original Xbox!]

Is there a UK supplier for these? Looks like exactly what I'm after 

[TSOP to Upgrade HDD?]

I'm hoping someone can clarify the process for upgrading my HDD as looking to store games/emulator etc as the end result.

I've already prepped the board for a TSOP mod with the links whilst soldering on extra RAM.

 

To upgrade my HDD my understanding is the following:

Softmod First?

TSOP

Then can fit bigger HDD?

 

I've managed to find a unicorn WD Blue IDE 320GB HDD and thinking I could just image the drive and clone using Macrium? Then extend the partition to fill the 320GB drive I have

- Would that work or do I need to use any extra/special tools?

 

The information is available in places but it all seems scattered  some just say TSOP but others say to TSOP you need to softmod first? It's been a while since I've had time to play with it again - booted up and played some games on it for the first time since fitting the RAM months ago only last night!

Thanks

 

[TSOP and RAM Mods]

9 hours ago, SS_Dave said:

Welcome to the work of Xbox mods

When I do ram upgrades I have Xblast on a mod chip and when i have tested the ram then a flash the on board bios but you could flash the bios 1st but I still recommend using a modchip with Xblast.

I would also suggest you look at a internal HDMI conversion and A internal OGX360.
 

Thank you  and thank you for the advice.

I know the 128 upgrade isn't essential but as the primary use will be playing original Xbox games and N64 games I figured it would be worthwhile as I know how much of a PITA the N64 emulators can be coming backwards from the RPi world of emulation.

I did briefly look at the internal HDMI conversion - how would you rate that over the original Xbox HD/composite setup as those I can acquire in the UK (everything good seems to be in the US  ), it's probably going to be mostly used with a VGA monitor which also has it's pitfalls... fitting things and soldering is not an issue for me and have access to stencil printers, dispensors, reflow ovens etc too.

[TSOP and RAM Mods]

Hi All,

This is my first foray into modding my original Xbox. I've identified the board as a 1.4 or a 1.5 (can't find out exactly which, but it has the Focus video chip). I can't find any information to help split between the two but it also looks like it's not that important either...

Looks like I caught the clock capacitor just in time with some very minor markings on the top of it so that will be removed - it looks like it doesn't need fitting with a TSOP mod as this fixes the date? (RIP some of the best clock based cheats).

I've got some K40263238D-QC50 RAM chips already in my system and looking to use it to run games off the HDD and emulators etc... From what I can find it looks like it's worthwhile upgrading this... other than this and the clock capacitor, are there any other recommended actions or mods whilst the mainboard is out? Do I need to do the TSOP mod first before the RAM upgrade?

 

Cheers

[First Time Xbox Modder]

Hi All,

Thought I'd post a quick hello as I work my way through the huge overload of information on the internet with regards to modding. I believe I have a v1.4 or v1.5 as I have a Focus video chip. The internal condition is remarkable and shows how well I looked after it when younger - but now I want to be able to show my kids some of the games I played on the Xbox and before using an emulator so I'll be reading through guides etc on here