which mod chip?

[echo419x]

im looking for mod chips, and i have some questions:

1. Im just putting on pelican/phantom mods, do i even need a chip?

2. which chip will work fine and is under $50

3. im only 13, and im not a mechanic, ive seen solderless kits, are these easy to install?

4.can i permenantly screw up my xbox?

[Leg0]

1-3: use http://www.xbox-scene.com as a reference
4: yes

[halofun121]

im looking for mod chips, and i have some questions:

1. Im just putting on pelican/phantom mods, do i even need a chip?

2. which chip will work fine and is under $50

3. im only 13, and im not a mechanic, ive seen solderless kits, are these easy to install?

4.can i permenantly screw up my xbox?

no you dont need a chip. you can softmod with Linux UDE and even get a bigger hard drive! No need for a chip at all! But, i have a chip. i'd say its alot safer, and more fun to put in
and take my word for it, Soldering is not hard ppl!!!!!

Get a chip