40GB PS3 features 65nm chips

Sareth · 31 Oct 2007 at 11:58

Macca said:
My PS3 has been quite loud when i've been watching DVD's & Blue-ray movies. Actually quite annoyed me how loud it was, was suprised as it never used to be so loud....

Mine too, level 3 fan noise is pretty significant, almost matches the 360, it just doesnt have that whine that changes pitch in the 360 fans.

mmj_uk · 31 Oct 2007 at 12:27

There's a good look at the new 40GB motherboard here:
http://playstation-disorder.com/comments.php?blog_id=996&

It's still not clear whether RSX is on 65nm process as the heatspreader still covers the graphics memory too, although c't who are a reputable hardware magazine seem to think so.

FrankJH · 31 Oct 2007 at 15:43

Demon said:
I don't follow that logic Frank..

All MS consoles give you the 'option' of BC, it's just that in the case of the CORE, you need to buy an accessory (HDD) to get BC..

With Sony, you either buy it with/without, and if you buy it without you can't get BC at all, ever..

Seems to me like MS give you a much better choice? or am I missing something?

You are missing the point that on release this wasnt on the hdd - and for £70 thats a huge price to pay for BC (which certainly for a long time didnt work very well at all)

silversurfer · 31 Oct 2007 at 18:41

What date is that gt5 thing out and how much is it

geordie10 · 31 Oct 2007 at 19:13

wannabedamned said:
haha, Whoops. Missed that, But thanks

As I've said already, Although I have a slimline PS2, I'd rather just have the 1 console for PS games. So i'll be looking out for the 60gb version. or 80gb if that includes it still?

40gb is a bargain, If you don't mind keeping your PS2 obviously. Or don't mind losing the Back catalogue

The 40gb is not a bargain at £299 when you can buy the 60gb at £349 with two free games and bc.

silversurfer · 31 Oct 2007 at 19:19

Its a bargain if you havent got another 50 quid

wannabedamned · 31 Oct 2007 at 19:36

ian flowers said:
The 40gb is not a bargain at £299 when you can buy the 60gb at £349 with two free games and bc.

I've seen them much cheaper that £299 shop around

£250 i think I saw, which is a nice saving

but not worth the removal of the BC still. Not in my eyes anyways

Domo · 2 Nov 2007 at 22:40

Can someone point out to me the differences between the 40gb model and the premium 60gb model?

Simply link to a good article or other thread if need be! Thanks!

JBeck · 2 Nov 2007 at 23:23

McManicMan said:
rosey in the land of Sony

Nothing will ever be rosey in the land of Sony, you bunch of whinging buggers will see to that

JBeck · 2 Nov 2007 at 23:24

suarve said:
whine me a river baby

He's actually absolutely right, whine about that, baby.

KNiVES · 3 Nov 2007 at 13:27

http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/03/sony-says-the-40gb-ps3-is-still-using-90nm-chips/

The 40GB Playstation 3s are using 90nm chips but are still cooler and more power efficient than other SKUs.

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.

"andy" · 3 Nov 2007 at 13:42

JBeck said:
Nothing will ever be rosey in the land of Sony, you bunch of whinging buggers will see to that

Logsi · 3 Nov 2007 at 14:04

KNiVES said:
http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/03/sony-says-the-40gb-ps3-is-still-using-90nm-chips/

The 40GB Playstation 3s are using 90nm chips but are still cooler and more power efficient than other SKUs.

Just about to post that...Thanks!

Still a good save on energy though it hasn't been downsized to 65nm.

Josh

Domo · 3 Nov 2007 at 14:10

Is it worth holding out for the 65nm version? Not too bothered about folding etc.. just gaming and movies.

Inoshishi · 3 Nov 2007 at 14:39

Domo said:
Is it worth holding out for the 65nm version? Not too bothered about folding etc.. just gaming and movies.

If power consumption means a big deal to you then sure hang fire for the 65nm, but if your worried about the older models overheating, don't be, they simply don't overheat at all.

KNiVES · 3 Nov 2007 at 15:59

Domo said:
Is it worth holding out for the 65nm version? Not too bothered about folding etc.. just gaming and movies.

Nah, the PS3 as it is, is still the most reliable and sturdy platform of the lot.

Kreeeee · 3 Nov 2007 at 16:11

Domo said:
Is it worth holding out for the 65nm version? Not too bothered about folding etc.. just gaming and movies.

No, bar the pig ugly looks sony got the console hardware right straight from the start

If you want one I'd get one as soon as one comes up for a price you deem reasonable as they're very reliable.