Tag Archives: hardware

PS4 GPU/Video Card

Playstation 4 GPU

What GPU will the new ps4 have? The ps3 had an RSX in it which was comparable to a 8800 geforce card. The ps4 could have something like a modified nvidia 480 gtx. This is currently the most powerful card in the computer market with the exception of the ATI 5970. If it takes 2 [Read More]

PS4 CPU vs PS3 CPU

For comparison the PS3 uses a cell based processor with 1 PPE (Power processing element) @ 3.2 GHz which is dual thread i.e. capable of processing 2 streams of instructions at a time and 8 SPEs (Synergistic Processing Elements) @ 3.2GHz of which 1 is disabled for yield purposes and 1 is reserved for security [Read More]

PS4 Fluorescent Multilayer Disc (FMD) – Blu Ray Alternative

It was one of the very first prototype 3D optical storage media to surface. The idea behind the disc is that traditional reflective surfaces prevent multiple layers because of diffraction. This however, will allow layers and layers of storage with fluorescent material instead of reflecting material. It has been developed by a company called Constellation [Read More]

PlayStation 4 Evolution Chart

Although the PS4 Specs are not final here is a nice chart showing the evolution of the Playstation 1, Playstation 2, Playstation 3 and what we hope to be the specs of the Playstation 4. Technology PS1 PS2 PS3 PS4 Disc CD DVD Blu-ray Holographic Disc (HVD) Audio Stereo Dolby Digital 5.1 Lossless 7.1 Channel [Read More]