Creating a Cooling System for Xbox 360 - James' Guide

[Jim2010]

I am looking to create a cooling system for my xbox 360, what I intend to do is have 4 fans in a set up underneath the console and once it becomes above room temperature the fans switch on and then once it drops to, or below room temperature the fans turn off.
I understand for this I will need to use a thermistor and some form of automatic swtich, but I was wondering if anybody could share some knowledge as to what exactly I will need and how to set up the circuit?

Thanks,
James

 

[NobodySpecial]

Probably wouldn't bother with the thermostat.
The xbox is going to have roughly constant power output so for a given room temperature it will always need the same amount of cooling.
The only difference you might see is needing more fans in summer, less in winter - depending on how the weather changes where you live - and how much heating/AC you have in the house.
I would probably stick a fish tank style thermometer strip in the case and have a switch that let me turn on one/two/all the fans.