PS3 RSX to go 65nm this fall

[DezNutz]

http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?op...11116&Itemid=2

Hirai said during a Thursday PlayStation business briefing that Sony has been cutting PS3 manufacturing costs by reducing the number of components and decreasing the size of chips.

"The Cell and RSX used in PS3s at launch were manufactured using a 90nm process technology. And now all PS3 Cells have shifted to 65nm process technology since last holiday season," he said.

The smaller chip technology runs more efficiently and costs less to produce.

While the improved Cell is in circulation, the RSX graphics chip, created in tandem with Nvidia, still uses 90nm technology.

But a more efficient RSX will be in PS3s shortly, Hirai says. "As for RSX, 65nm process technology has begun this year already, and will be ready for installment in autumn."

Confirms 65 nanometer in PS3 since holiday season, and also confirms new 65 nanometer for the RSX, which saves money, and power with the new PS3.

[Nerdkiller likes BD]

Smaller chip - price + more people willing to spend = more sales. Nuff said.

[chnandler_bong]

Originally Posted by Nerdkiller likes BD

Smaller chip - price + more people willing to spend = more sales. Nuff said.

BLAMMO. Sums it up nicely.

[choctaw]

Interesting.

I recently bought the limited edition MGS PS3 from konami.

Think It is using the 65 nm chipset ?

Just curious because the launch ps3 in my room is like an oven when on. I have yet to unbox the new ps3.