Inspecting the motherboard of an Xbox 360 console can reveal whether it is a “Jasper” model. The Jasper revision, released in late 2008, introduced several improvements over earlier Xbox 360 models, including a more efficient 65 nm processor and a redesigned heat sink. As a result, Jasper consoles tend to run cooler and quieter than their predecessors.
To check if your Xbox 360 is a Jasper model, you will need to open up the console. This is a relatively simple process, but it does require some basic tools and knowledge. Once you have opened up the console, you will need to locate the motherboard. The motherboard is the large green circuit board that is located in the center of the console.
