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PS3Scene · « **on:** October 30, 2007, 03:56:00 PM »

40-GB-Playstation 3 with 65nm Cell and RSX
Posted by XanTium | 30-10-2007 16:20 EST

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It's been revealed that the new 40GB PlayStation 3 features more than just a cut down hard disk drive. Sony has also thought to stick the 65nm version of the Cell inside the new console, reducing the power usage down to around 135 Watts (down from 200 Watts.)
Sony also jiggled around a few other components by making the heat pipe smaller, swapping out the motherboard for a new version, and added a button battery to keep time when the system is off.

Full Story: engadget.com | computerbase.de[via google translate]

Ranger72 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 30, 2007, 09:15:00 PM »

Hm, maybe worth picking up a second PS3.

itchy · « **Reply #2 on:** October 31, 2007, 04:58:00 AM »

Wow! 65nm technology in less than a year on the PS3. M$'s been tinkering with 65 for the past couple of years and still doesn't have it in place. It goes to show you Sony knows manufacturing.

incognegro · « **Reply #3 on:** October 31, 2007, 05:16:00 AM »

QUOTE(itchy @ Oct 31 2007, 12:58 PM)

Wow! 65nm technology in less than a year on the PS3. M$'s been tinkering with 65 for the past couple of years and still doesn't have it in place. It goes to show you Sony knows manufacturing.

yes they do have it in place. the company (IBM) that makes the ps3 CPU also makes the 360 cpu. They are also essentially the same technology (minus spus) so there is no advantage to be had for either here. Sony goes 65nm when MS does, vice versa. The next die shrink will be the same also

This post has been edited by incognegro: Oct 31 2007, 12:17 PM

zequal · « **Reply #4 on:** October 31, 2007, 08:47:00 AM »

QUOTE(incognegro @ Oct 31 2007, 01:16 PM)

yes they do have it in place. the company (IBM) that makes the ps3 CPU also makes the 360 cpu. They are also essentially the same technology (minus spus) so there is no advantage to be had for either here. Sony goes 65nm when MS does, vice versa. The next die shrink will be the same also

well the CPUs may be manufactured at the same manufacturer, but it doesn't meen that both have functional motherboards.

bucko · « **Reply #5 on:** November 01, 2007, 05:46:00 PM »

I'm not sure I believe this ubiquitous article, I don't see any proof, pictures, wattage measurements or the like...

I would like to know cause I plan to get a 40GB PS3 for Xmas..

KaRiL · « **Reply #6 on:** November 03, 2007, 11:23:00 AM »

QUOTE(bucko @ Nov 1 2007, 04:46 PM)

I'm not sure I believe this ubiquitous article, I don't see any proof, pictures, wattage measurements or the like...

I would like to know cause I plan to get a 40GB PS3 for Xmas..

Sorry bro. Appearently debunked

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We'd been hearing that Sony's new 40GB PS3 featured a revised design with a 65nm Cell processor and improved cooling, but sadly it looks like those reports were in error -- a Sony spokesperson has told Heise Online that the 40GB model continues to use 90mn processors, but does feature an updated design with a lower power consumption of just 120 to 140 watts, compared to 180 to 200 watts for the older models. Sony says its still planning on moving to 65nm processors in the near future, but for now, it looks like the PS3 is 90nm across the board.

Engadget

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