What Are The Fastests Cells Out in "The Wild"?

[Arsynic]

I've been hearing that current dev kits now have the 3.2 GHz Cells in them. Is this truth or speculation?

 

[Mmmkay]

Odd. I heard:

--Cell going into mass production soon and to get 7 good SPE's, clockspeed is 2.4 GHz like in dev kits. 3.2 GHz Cell yields were "catastrophic". Sony is intent on delivering 2 million units for worldwide launch. Lack of 65nm "killed hopes" of a 3.2 GHz Cell.

Whether it is true or not...

 

[Arsynic]

Odd. I heard:

Whether it is true or not...

Smells like BS...

Anyone else?

 

[Mmmkay]

Smells like BS...

Yeah, that's what I thought too. But the source is so unrepentently convinced by this belief, that it's hard not to at least ponder the possibility. I'm sure the possibility that 2.4GHz Cell's being final spec must have crossed your mind once or twice too?

With Sony now withholding numbers from their publicity materials, it does somewhat reduce the likeliness of developers commenting, but I guess it's worth a shot.

 

[AlNom]

*Cue Ghostbusters music*

 

[Arsynic]

Yeah, that's what I thought too. But the source is so unrepentently convinced by this belief, that it's hard not to at least ponder the possibility. I'm sure the possibility that 2.4GHz Cell's being final spec must have crossed your mind once or twice too?

With Sony now withholding numbers from their publicity materials, it does somewhat reduce the likeliness of developers commenting, but I guess it's worth a shot.

Yeah, I looked on the official PS page and the detailed specs sheet from last year has been replaced by an ambiguous marketing page. It just has Cell and RSX with no speed next to them.

I was hoping some devs could tip-toe around the NDA to give an off-the-record statement.

 

[archie4oz]

If you're just talking about Cells, then I know a guy who has one of the Mercury Eval units with a dual Cell blade installed (2x3.2GHz (and all 8 SPEs are hot))...

 

[Carl B]

Mmmkay, isn't that 'source' the Charlie D/Inquirer/Red Cloak/Fishie/Kotaku 'Axis of FUD?'

I would seriously suggest just tossing that 'info' into the trash.

 

[Arsynic]

If you're just talking about Cells, then I know a guy who has one of the Mercury Eval units with a dual Cell blade installed (2x3.2GHz (and all 8 SPEs are hot))...

Two Cells at 3.2 GHz? Does he wear a white space suit and work in an all white, dust-free room? If so, that's not "in the wild".

 

[nelg]

Gaba or Glycine.

 

[archie4oz]

Eh? Was that directed at me? I've personally used it, and there's no problem getting ahold of 3.2GHz Cells from Mercury. You just have to front some serious $$$.

 

[Fafalada]

Eh? Was that directed at me? I've personally used it, and there's no problem getting ahold of 3.2GHz Cells from Mercury

That's a lie and you know it. Sony hasn't confirmed the clock speeds at E3 which obviously means 3.2Ghz Cells never existsed outside of IBM labs, and they will be lucky to have them running even at 2ghz without overheating.

 

[Megadrive1988]

what happened to the 4.6 GHz CELLs ? and the SPEs that were tested at well over 5 GHz ?

 

[Carl B]

That's a lie and you know it. Sony hasn't confirmed the clock speeds at E3 which obviously means 3.2Ghz Cells never existsed outside of IBM labs, and they will be lucky to have them running even at 2ghz without overheating.

Faf the irony is, even though you're clearly poking fun at the whole thing, I wouldn't be surprised if this very post of yours started turning up around the net as 'proof' of the 'dire' Cell situation.

 

[dskneo]

what happened to the 4.6 GHz CELLs ? and the SPEs that were tested at well over 5 GHz ?

please dont make that into another "but sony promissed" urban rumor

those are lab results testing "perfect" samples. Watts consumption was not a problem.
Ps3 was advertised has having "pstwo" noise, so there goes your 4.6ghz

 

[kimg]

Faf the irony is, even though you're clearly poking fun at the whole thing, I wouldn't be surprised if this very post of yours started turning up around the net as 'proof' of the 'dire' Cell situation.

the Inquier may use this site as "devloper source" id guess, yes.

Problem is, its too few open, plain information sources. Ppl want info, and its nothing there. So, rumors start go.

 

[Shifty Geezer]

"We want to know about Cell, and if we can't find any information, we'll just make our own up."

Interesting philosophy...

 

[Acert93]

That's a lie and you know it. Sony hasn't confirmed the clock speeds at E3 which obviously means 3.2Ghz Cells never existsed outside of IBM labs, and they will be lucky to have them running even at 2ghz without overheating.

Oh Faf, that is gonna come back and bite you one way or another!

Seriously folks, take Faf's firm tongue in cheek irony as a hint: toss the stupid rumors.

Ps- I see hear Faf's ears burning red right now as Sony floods his place of work with venomous phone calls demanding a retraction!

 

[AlNom]

what happened to the 4.6 GHz CELLs ? and the SPEs that were tested at well over 5 GHz ?

Like those 10GHz P4's in Intel's labs... as already mentioned above: ideal conditions in a lab.

 

[archie4oz]

That's a lie and you know it. Sony hasn't confirmed the clock speeds at E3 which obviously means 3.2Ghz Cells never existsed outside of IBM labs, and they will be lucky to have them running even at 2ghz without overheating.

Phooey! You're just peeved 'cause your Al box and pile of LEDs are out of date..