A cheaper, cooler, quieter Xbox 360 next year?
According to the original plan by Microsoft, the Xbox 360s are supposed to be shipped with newer, cooler and quieter central processing units (CPU) starting in April of next year. But the plan is now on hold due to delayed delivery of the more efficient processor by Chartered Semiconductor, one of two contract manufacturers appointed by Microsoft to produce the CPUs.
Existing Xbox 360 CPUs, produced using 90nm process technology, are said to be generating a little bit too much heat and noise. Using 65nm process technology, the newer CPUs are expected to run more efficiently, reducing both noise and heat levels. The smaller chip size is also cheaper to produce, which should translate into cheaper Xbox prices in the future. But will Microsoft transfer the cost saving to its customers? We will have to wait and see…. unless someone would like to start another online petition before Microsoft even has a chance to raise the price.
Read [Yahoo News] Via [DigitalBattle]
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