40GB PS3 features 65nm chips, lower power consumption - Blu-ray Forum

Shin-Ra · 10-30-2007, 04:47 PM

40GB PS3 features 65nm chips, lower power consumption

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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.) That means the console also runs cooler and quieter, which is always a plus for a device that usually resides in the living room. 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. Looks like potential PS3 purchasers will be looking forward to a less noticeable din then.

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Originally Posted by ps3andlovinit

via.. http://playstation-disorder.com/comm...p?blog_id=996&

For those that have links blocked at work here is the meat of the article..

"There have been speculations already that the new 40GB model already supports the new smaller and cheaper 65nm Cell. So far this has not been confirmed by Sony or any other unofficial source. Now, the German c't magazine talks about this in its newest Monday edition and actually confirms the 65nm Cell (on the right) being used. It is still unclear for me if this is also true for the RSX. At least c't says so.
This would of course explain the lower power consumption that is even listed by Sony, which is about 60 Watt less than the former models. But that's not all, the new model is almost half as loud as the old model making it barely recognizable with its 0.5 - 0.8 Sone. The new revision also features a smaller heatpipe, a revised Southbridge (CXD2984GB) and a battery cell for the system clock."

Hopefully we can get official confirmation at some point .. as this may be of interest to some of you that find the current models too noisy in comparison to a standalone.

Cooler, quieter hardware's always a good thing, especially for a Blu-ray player.

Amon37 · 10-30-2007, 06:05 PM

I've heard people say it has less ventilation slits. I guess it doesn't need them.

ps3andlovinit · 10-30-2007, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

40GB PS3 features 65nm chips, lower power consumption

Cooler running hardware's always a good thing, especially for a Blu-ray player.

I started a thread about this somewhere else..may want to merge them..btw your title is much better.

Shin-Ra · 10-30-2007, 06:12 PM

Yep, I posted a comparison pic in another thread:

So if you're buying PS3 purely as a Blu-ray Disc movie player, this could be the SKU for you. Then the best games are far too tempting to pass on.

Shin-Ra · 10-30-2007, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ps3andlovinit

I started a thread about this somewhere else..may want to merge them..btw your title is much better.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ps3andlovinit

via.. http://playstation-disorder.com/comm...p?blog_id=996&

For those that have links blocked at work here is the meat of the article..

"There have been speculations already that the new 40GB model already supports the new smaller and cheaper 65nm Cell. So far this has not been confirmed by Sony or any other unofficial source. Now, the German c't magazine talks about this in its newest Monday edition and actually confirms the 65nm Cell (on the right) being used. It is still unclear for me if this is also true for the RSX. At least c't says so.
This would of course explain the lower power consumption that is even listed by Sony, which is about 60 Watt less than the former models. But that's not all, the new model is almost half as loud as the old model making it barely recognizable with its 0.5 - 0.8 Sone. The new revision also features a smaller heatpipe, a revised Southbridge (CXD2984GB) and a battery cell for the system clock."

Hopefully we can get official confirmation at some point .. as this may be of interest to some of you that find the current models too noisy in comparison to a standalone.

I think the two forums appeal to different people so I'll keep the threads going seperately but your post does have more detail and specifically mentions the reduction in noise on an already quiet machine (still not quiet enough for some people's room arrangement/tastes) so I've quoted it above.

mainman · 10-30-2007, 06:36 PM

In that picture Shin-ra posted, I hadnt noticed this before, but it is missing the 2 lights.

With the 40Gb PS3, how will you know, your PS3 is, on, off, disc inside?

user friendly · 10-30-2007, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mainman

In that picture Shin-ra posted, I hadnt noticed this before, but it is missing the 2 lights.

With the 40Gb PS3, how will you know, your PS3 is, on, off, disc inside?

It's probably just not turned on.

Sling · 10-30-2007, 06:48 PM

hmm I hope that's the case .Those LEDs are a must have.

Shin-Ra · 10-30-2007, 06:56 PM

Come on, common sense people.

user friendly · 10-30-2007, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Sling

hmm I hope that's the case .Those LEDs are a must have.

Pretty sure that the LED's are at the lower right of the mobo.

80GB SKU:

40GB SKU:

Seems like it hasn't gone anywhere in the 40GB SKU.

Shin-Ra · 10-30-2007, 07:02 PM

Usually they don't even photograph the console, controllers etc with any lights on, they photoshop them on afterwards.

Sling · 10-30-2007, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by user friendly

Pretty sure that the LED's are at the lower right of the mobo.

80GB SKU:

40GB SKU:

Seems like it hasn't gone anywhere in the 40GB SKU.

Thanks for pointing them out

Teazle · 10-30-2007, 08:03 PM

Here's my prediction: when the CPU gets down to 45nm the PS3 will feature a 4x -read Blu-ray drive for faster load times. (At that point the extra noise and heat from a faster spin rate will be tolerable since the rest of the components will be cooler.)

xtop · 10-30-2007, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Teazle

Here's my prediction: when the CPU gets down to 45nm the PS3 will feature a 4x -read Blu-ray drive for faster load times. (At that point the extra noise and heat from a faster spin rate will be tolerable since the rest of the components will be cooler.)

they never added a faster cd drive for the ps1, never added a faster dvd drive for the ps2....

user friendly · 10-30-2007, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Sling

Thanks for pointing them out

NP, here's a little more evidence.

40GB SKU:

Teazle · 10-30-2007, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by xtop

they never added a faster cd drive for the ps1, never added a faster dvd drive for the ps2....

Am I right in thinking that the PSP-2001 has faster load times than the 1001 due to an improved UMD drive, or is that due to a bigger cache or something else?

user friendly · 10-30-2007, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Teazle

Am I right in thinking that the PSP-2001 has faster load times than the 1001 due to an improved UMD drive, or is that due to a bigger cache or something else?

Double the internal memory.

PSP 1000 = 32MB

PSP 2000 = 64MB

jorg · 10-30-2007, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by xtop

they never added a faster cd drive for the ps1, never added a faster dvd drive for the ps2....

i think they did lmao cuz i got a new ps2 t x mas and it dvd drive had the options for slow normal and fast plus eventrualy 4x drives would be the norm so why not just don`t do what dicksoft did and catter twords that

jorg · 10-30-2007, 09:42 PM

sorry to double post but do u think its possiable with this new sku sony is only lossing 100 dollars max

dare i say it may cost sony only 400$ to make give or take(sony only lossing around 50 dollars a console then)

richard lichtenfelt · 10-30-2007, 09:45 PM

I have the 60gb and it's as quiet as a sneaking ninja on shag carpet.

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10-30-2007, 06:05 PM	#2
Amon37 Power Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:USA,Arizona PSNetwork: Amon37	I've heard people say it has less ventilation slits. I guess it doesn't need them.

10-30-2007, 06:12 PM	#4
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	Yep, I posted a comparison pic in another thread: So if you're buying PS3 purely as a Blu-ray Disc movie player, this could be the SKU for you. Then the best games are far too tempting to pass on.

10-30-2007, 06:36 PM	#6
mainman Senior Member Member since:Jan 2006	In that picture Shin-ra posted, I hadnt noticed this before, but it is missing the 2 lights. With the 40Gb PS3, how will you know, your PS3 is, on, off, disc inside?

10-30-2007, 06:48 PM	#8
Sling Special Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Virginia Beach Blu-ray reviews:2	hmm I hope that's the case .Those LEDs are a must have.

10-30-2007, 06:56 PM	#9
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	Come on, common sense people.

10-30-2007, 07:02 PM	#11
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	Usually they don't even photograph the console, controllers etc with any lights on, they photoshop them on afterwards.

10-30-2007, 08:03 PM	#13
Teazle Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Canada Blu-ray reviews:1	Here's my prediction: when the CPU gets down to 45nm the PS3 will feature a 4x -read Blu-ray drive for faster load times. (At that point the extra noise and heat from a faster spin rate will be tolerable since the rest of the components will be cooler.)

10-30-2007, 09:42 PM	#19
jorg Power Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:2	sorry to double post but do u think its possiable with this new sku sony is only lossing 100 dollars max dare i say it may cost sony only 400$ to make give or take(sony only lossing around 50 dollars a console then)

10-30-2007, 09:45 PM	#20
richard lichtenfelt Power Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:I'm not drunk, I'm just tired cause I been up all night drinking. Blu-ray reviews:3	I have the 60gb and it's as quiet as a sneaking ninja on shag carpet.

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