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topicmaker
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 Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 9:59 am Post subject: Microsoft to upgrade Xbox360's CPU |
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Chartered Semiconductor of Singapore, manufacturer of the Xbox360's CPU's, announced today that
Microsoft will upgrade the CPU used in its Xbox 360 games console early next year. The new CPU will
be built using technology that can reduce heat and power consumption, as well as potentially
increasing speed. It will also he...read more |
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miglaugh
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| Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 11:01 am Post subject: |
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Interesting, so just about after a year they are already going to partition the user base. Good idea!  I wonder what affect it'll have on the games. |
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admin
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| Quote: | | Interesting, so just about after a year they are already going to partition the user base |
Well, they are only moving it to a 65mm process as soon as possible, a completely sensible and non-game-affecting decision. 65nm process means they can make more chips from a wafer which brings down cost and increases output. It also increases speed and efficiency even without upping the clock because electricity travels a shorter distance around the chip.
But I wouldn't be suprised if they keep moving the parts around on the boards just to slow modders down... |
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