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Confused About Infectus 2 Chip
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sam1233
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18. March 2008 @ 00:46 |
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Is Infectus 2 chip a New Chip?? Or is it just a better version of an Argon Chip? Because on the webiste of Infectus.biz it says :
We are happy to announce that in development is a new cool firmware for ARGON/INFECTUS, a more superior firmware than the current "9 wires wasabi" competitor. See the unbelivable functions that will be supported::
INFECTUS2:
1- Supports all chipset versions: DMS, D2A, D2B and D2C (including D1A)
2- ONLY 9+1(clock) WIRES on D2C
3- ONLY 5+1(clock) WIRES on DMS, D2A, D2B
4- On-board flash (512KB) (wasabi only 128KB)
ARGON:
1- Supports all chipset versions: DMS, D2A, D2B and D2C (including D1A)
2- ONLY 9+1(clock) WIRES on D2C
3- ONLY 5+1(clock) WIRES on DMS, D2A, D2B
4- On-board flash (256KB) (wasabi only 128KB)*
Why would the Infectus 2 and Argon Chip be on the same page? It mentions both Chips but isnt the Infectus 2 chip that it should be talking about? Infectus 2 and Argon Chip have the same stuff written.
If someone can clear this up this would be very helpful for me
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juniR
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18. March 2008 @ 07:34 |
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virtually the same to all intents and purposes.
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retag
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18. March 2008 @ 10:06 |
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I'm with sam, their website doesn't do a good job explaining the difference.
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juniR
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18. March 2008 @ 11:34 |
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Actually they have their own forum and you might have been better asking there but here's what I read in a reply to a post from somebody making a similar query.
"The Infectus 2 and Argon will both have a similar firmware to Wasabi (10 wires on D2C chip) and include the "dvd update" feature. The smaller sized Argon makes it easier to install inside the Wii, there isn't much space in there. The Infectus 2 will also fit, but it can be overkill if you don't plan on using it in other consoles besides the Wii."
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18. March 2008 @ 14:10 |
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The difference as of now is Infectus 2 is a multi-platform Modchip (Wii/PS2/PS3/Xbox 360).
The ARGON is only for Wii systems at this time (They are working on PS3 firmware that can be used with ARGON).
When it comes to both being used on the Wii there is nothing different when it comes to the options that are available.
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tom35
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18. March 2008 @ 14:18 |
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I believe the Infectus 2 also comes with the programmer (or at least used to), where as the Argon it is sold seperately.
Plus I do not believe that the Firmware for the 9 +1 Wire install is available yet.
You may want to wait for the retailers to get the new chips with the new firmware prior to buying a Argon or Infectus 2 chip.
I do not know what if any changes will be made to the design of the newer chips.
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18. March 2008 @ 14:23 |
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Originally posted by tom35:
I believe the Infectus 2 also comes with the programmer (or at least used to), where as the Argon it is sold seperately.
Plus I do not believe that the Firmware for the 9 +1 Wire install is available yet.
You may want to wait for the retailers to get the new chips with the new firmware prior to buying a Argon or Infectus 2 chip.
I do not know what if any changes will be made to the design of the newer chips.
The only changes that I know of is they will start adding a SPI Flash to the ARGON. Supposedly all shipments after March 25th is supposed to have this added to them.
Those that have the older ARGON can get the SPI Flash and solder it to the Modchip.
Keep in mind the SPI Flash only needs to be added if your going to do the new 9 +1 install it is not mandatory if you plan on using the older 13 +4 wire installation. They claim they will still support that as well.
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sam1233
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19. March 2008 @ 01:28 |
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Oh ok Thanks Guys for Explaining.
So should i get Infectus 2 Chip or just the Argon Chip for my Wii? (im getting an pro installer)
Thanks
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sam1233
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19. March 2008 @ 01:33 |
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i know now the chips are the same but any opinions? ^^
( Meant to be on the post up their )
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juniR
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19. March 2008 @ 07:41 |
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Originally posted by sam1233:
Oh ok Thanks Guys for Explaining.
So should i get Infectus 2 Chip or just the Argon Chip for my Wii? (im getting an pro installer)
Thanks
Argon if you're not gonna want to move it into something else later on. I thought that was obvious? The Argon is specifically for the Wii and is smaller and better to install.
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19. March 2008 @ 12:09 |
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Originally posted by juniR:
Originally posted by sam1233:
Oh ok Thanks Guys for Explaining.
So should i get Infectus 2 Chip or just the Argon Chip for my Wii? (im getting an pro installer)
Thanks
Argon if you're not gonna want to move it into something else later on. I thought that was obvious? The Argon is specifically for the Wii and is smaller and better to install.
The size doesn't really mater since they both can fit into the Wii. Plus both are just as easy to install using the same wire count and soldering points.
You will just get an added bonus of programmer included and a multi-platform modchip if you go with the Infectus 2. I already got an ARGON but wished I would have went for the Infectus 2 instead.
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juniR
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19. March 2008 @ 12:22 |
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Ah yeah - I just checked prices and you get get Argon w/ programmer bundles for slighly more than the Infectus 2 so in that case, it makes more sense to go with Infectus 2 and is cheaper - even if you're only gonna use it on Wii unless you don't want the programmer which would be silly cos Infectus 2 is only slightly more than argon without it.
...*changes his mind :P
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sam1233
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20. March 2008 @ 01:11 |
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Ahh okay...ill get the infectus 2 when it comes out ^^
Thanks
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polishrob
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27. March 2008 @ 23:54 |
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I am a bit lost. When you buy the infectus 2, you use the same letters/numbers match up as the argon chip right? So B on both chips goes to where B is suppose to go on the Wii board. This is what i am unsure of as I have see diagrams of the argon chip installed and then the infectus 2 installed onto the argon and I have no idea why you would do this.
like this
http://www.console-inf.com/tutorial_wii/...E/JTAG_Mont.jpg
What is the point of having 2 mod chips one one wii?
Is this a good diagram? Its for infectus 1 but infectus 1 and 2 is the same right?
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28. March 2008 @ 00:58 |
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Originally posted by polishrob:
I am a bit lost. When you buy the infectus 2, you use the same letters/numbers match up as the argon chip right? So B on both chips goes to where B is suppose to go on the Wii board. This is what i am unsure of as I have see diagrams of the argon chip installed and then the infectus 2 installed onto the argon and I have no idea why you would do this.
like this
http://www.console-inf.com/tutorial_wii/...E/JTAG_Mont.jpg
What is the point of having 2 mod chips one one wii?
Is this a good diagram? Its for infectus 1 but infectus 1 and 2 is the same right?
The linked image above shows how to program an argon using a infectus 2 instead of using the INJECTUS programmer to do it. Using the Injectus programmer to program the ARGON would be much easier. They just added a diagram of how to program the ARGON with Infectus 2 in case you didn't have access to the Injectus programmer.
Soldering points on the Wii drive board are the same for Infectus 2 and ARGON. But some letters are represented different between the 2.
HERE is a digram of ARGON Install.
HERE is a diagram of Infectus 2 Install.
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polishrob
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30. March 2008 @ 15:12 |
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ok one more question, When I buy the Infectus 2, Do I have to install the firmware on it before installing it into my wii or do I do it after its installed in my wii?
Also is there any config I have to stick too? What is this region setting on/off. I seen it around the forums... what does it do?
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polishrob
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30. March 2008 @ 15:35 |
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Originally posted by larrylje:
Originally posted by polishrob:
I am a bit lost. When you buy the infectus 2, you use the same letters/numbers match up as the argon chip right? So B on both chips goes to where B is suppose to go on the Wii board. This is what i am unsure of as I have see diagrams of the argon chip installed and then the infectus 2 installed onto the argon and I have no idea why you would do this.
like this
http://www.console-inf.com/tutorial_wii/...E/JTAG_Mont.jpg
What is the point of having 2 mod chips one one wii?
Is this a good diagram? Its for infectus 1 but infectus 1 and 2 is the same right?
The linked image above shows how to program an argon using a infectus 2 instead of using the INJECTUS programmer to do it. Using the Injectus programmer to program the ARGON would be much easier. They just added a diagram of how to program the ARGON with Infectus 2 in case you didn't have access to the Injectus programmer.
Soldering points on the Wii drive board are the same for Infectus 2 and ARGON. But some letters are represented different between the 2.
HERE is a digram of ARGON Install.
HERE is a diagram of Infectus 2 Install.
Why does it say wiiktus and not infectus 2? Is it the same thing?
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30. March 2008 @ 15:54 |
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wiiktus is the Wii firmware for the Infectus 2.
Since the Infectus 2 is a multi-platform modchip the firmware has a different name to set it apart from other system platform firmware that can be used on the Infectus 2.
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polishrob
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30. March 2008 @ 16:17 |
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30. March 2008 @ 17:32 |
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As I said above the soldering points are the same for both Infectus 2 and ARGON so yes the alt install will work.
It doesn't matter how you update the Modchip. You can update outside of Wii or inside of Wii.
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midirka
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12. April 2008 @ 20:41 |
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FYI, I have successfully and quickly moded my Wii with 'Infectus 2' using Wii-CLIP for Argon. Got both from http://modchip.ca. Yes, it does not fit the clip, but soldering points are same (except +5V and D0 point that have to be soldered) and it was a very easy install (I'm not a professional solderer and used a standard 15W iron from radioshack). I don't have any pics, but infectus 2 fits OK into the space, just make sure you put some carton (as carton for Wii-clip does not fully cover it) between the chip and metal surface. Firmware upgrade for Infectus 2 works like a charm. Make sure you download 1.4 Wiiktus firmware as it's the latest stable one: http://www.infectus.biz/downloads/infectus_wiiktus1.4.dat
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12. April 2008 @ 21:56 |
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Originally posted by midirka:
FYI, I have successfully and quickly moded my Wii with 'Infectus 2' using Wii-CLIP for Argon. Got both from http://modchip.ca. Yes, it does not fit the clip, but soldering points are same (except +5V and D0 point that have to be soldered) and it was a very easy install (I'm not a professional solderer and used a standard 15W iron from radioshack). I don't have any pics, but infectus 2 fits OK into the space, just make sure you put some carton (as carton for Wii-clip does not fully cover it) between the chip and metal surface. Firmware upgrade for Infectus 2 works like a charm. Make sure you download 1.4 Wiiktus firmware as it's the latest stable one: http://www.infectus.biz/downloads/infectus_wiiktus1.4.dat
1.8 is the latest stable firmware.
Mstter of facy if you use the INFECTUS Programmer 0.0.3.9 Final version the 1.8 is built in when updating.
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Krushin
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13. April 2008 @ 13:04 |
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Is the programmer needed? I'm not planning to take out the Mod once it is installed. Would I still need the programmer? Would I be better off with infectious2 or argon? Will this be the only modchip I need or would I need to get a more advance one in the future?
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13. April 2008 @ 13:40 |
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Originally posted by Krushin:
Is the programmer needed? I'm not planning to take out the Mod once it is installed. Would I still need the programmer? Would I be better off with infectious2 or argon? Will this be the only modchip I need or would I need to get a more advance one in the future?
Yes the programmer is needed if you want to update the Modchip. There is a flat cable that connects to the Modchip and is ran out the Wii (USB port/GameCube Memory Slot) that connects to the programmer so you don't have to open up the Wii console every time you want to update.
This is the same for ARGON and their competitor D2Pro.
These newer Modchips are currently the best on the market for D2C chipsets. ARGON and Infectus 2 will be compatible with DMS/D2A/D2B chipsets soon. This making them just as good if not better then the competitor Wasabi since Infectus 2/ARGON can be updated via programmer and not limited to DVD update which can be limited when updating the Modchip.
I would recommend getting Infectus 2 since that is a multi-platform modchip. This being you can install it in Wii/PS2/Ps3/Xbox 360. If you are plaining on only using the modchip for Wii then ARGON is just as good as Infectus 2.
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juniR
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13. April 2008 @ 14:23 |
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