I personally use a Viper Extreme and dont' have any problems with it, not the cheapest chip though.

I did use the "softmod" before and didn't get great results with it, even after a POT tweak.

The cheapest chip would be Xeno GC2.0 and its just a no frills modchip, $9.90 + $5 shipping on divineo.cn.

I would highly recommend getting a replacement case (even if its just the case top) because full sized discs are cheaper and (IMO) more reliable but you are still limited to the 1.35GB of the gamecube laser.

 

is soldering the viper hard? is there any versions or just getting the latest is ok?

what size is this replacement box? since i have concern of mailing it from states. and is it mandatory?

 

We've had loads of thread on this! Last one was only 2 weeks ago!

http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=553...ndpost&p=707782

test84 - Doesn't really matter what you get but since there's no love for it in this thread, personally I have a XenoGC: Cheapest chip there is, perfect compatibility and very easy to install (quick solder).

legendofphil / Harsky - Unless you're burning a HUUUUGE amount of games it does not work out cheaper buying a full sized case! ARGGGHH! (See second post of mine in thread I just linked to for the long explanation with less screaming!).