PlayStation 3: Smaller, lighter heat sinks announced by Furukawa Electric |
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It seems that more evidence has been found regarding the possibility of a slimmer and lighter PlayStation 3.This latest we've picked up comes from Furukawa Electric Co Ltd, which exhibited what it describes as the third generation in their line of heat sinks for Sony's console during Japan's Techno-Frontier 2008 last April 16 to 18.
The company explained that the first in their line of heat sinks was launched back in 2006, and was used to cool the 90nm chips that were equipped in the first-gen PS3s. As the Cell processor was cut down to 65nm later on, the heat sink design was also lightened and simplified.
The third-generation model lacks the copper heat pipes present in the earlier generations, and is only half the weight of the first build (from 700 to 350 grams). Even more interesting to note is that the new heat sink will be loaded separately on the PS3's CELL and RSX chips. Both chips were originally cooled by one large heat sink.
Does this hint at a possible Slim series for the PS3? It's hard to say at the moment, but at the very least, this drastically simplified heat sink could spell cheaper units in the near future. Drop by again in case we run into any more related updates. Those interested in reading the new heat sink's full tech specs can find more info via the source link below.
Via Tech-On!
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Microsoft should have had Furukawa Electric design their heatsinks. Could have saved them 1 billion dollars.
will be an excellent choice to replace my living room's DVD player........wow also remembering i can record TV!
Will definetly buy another PS3.
Why would a company spend the extra money to do a redesign on a console when it has only been out a year and a half in North America? Seems dumb. The only great thing they could do is bring back the backward compatibility of the 60gig... and if they are making it smaller chances are that it will be left out.
I forgot to mention how poorly their last slim console was developed. I went through 3 of them. And I really take care of things, just the damn laser dying. I am definitely glad I got my 60gig, I don't think I will have to replace it for a long long time. *crosses fingers*
It seems like the newer PS3s aren't as durable as the older ones, I don't know. But according to recent postings on the official PS forums, the 40GB PS3s have been reportedly causing major headaches to Sony technicians...a lot of ppl have their 40gigs sent in for servicing. I just hope Sony can rectify this problem as soon as possible, or else...I don't want Bill Gates laughing at Sony's face saying that the tides has changed, even the 360 has lower failure rates than the newer PS3s...that would be a nightmare.