Sony upgrades PS3 with new 40nm RSX chip

After Sony successfully and drastically cut down production costs of the PS3 with the Slim revision, they’re finally heading straight into the profits zone with a smaller version of the RSX processor.

 

 

 

 

After Sony successfully and drastically cut down production costs of the PS3 with the Slim revision, they’re finally heading straight into the profits zone with a smaller version of the RSX processor.

 

The 40nm processor not only reduces the production costs of the console, it also reduces chances of YLOD problems occurring. It also requires less power (a 15% decrease compared to the 65nm RSX) and is less likely to overheat, thus cutting down on cooling requirements as well.

 

The new 40nm RSX is reportedly found in the CECH-2100A models we reported on early last month.

 

 

 

Via [PSU]