Xbox has kept it a secret, but the new Xbox Series X models are different from the original console. Microsoft has slightly changed the interior – Xbox Series X | Yes
Microsoft has already put up new Xbox Series models for sale: Xbox Series S Robot White 1 TB (349.99 euros), Xbox Series X Digital Edition Robot White 1 TB (499.99 euros) and Xbox Series X Galaxy Black Special Edition 2 TB (649 euros). All these options were advertised during the Games Showcase 2024 especially highlighting its colors and storage capacity. However, it has now been discovered that there are minor internal changes that differentiate the new Xbox Series X from the original 2020 console.
The changes made by Microsoft were noticed by content creator Austin Evans, known for his ability to delve into the depths of technological devices. Through your video on YouTubeprofessional breaks down the 2020 Xbox Series X and the new Xbox Series (both Digital Edition and Galaxy Black Special Edition) to learn about changes within the consoles.
On the one hand, what stands out first is Microsoft’s decision to improve the cooling of the console, abandoning the vapor chamber already seen in the 2020 Xbox Series. more traditional design with copper tubes on the Xbox series On the other hand, Redmond residents also They significantly redesigned the original motherboard. remove the protection that used to be on top of the SSD, which is complemented by new space where the drive is usually located. Taking a big picture view, the content creator concludes that some of the components motherboard “have been simplified, shortened, changed or moved”.
The new Xbox Series X uses less power
The most interesting thing about YouTube videos is the implementation 6nm chip (SoC) in new Xbox Series X models; “This means that the new series cheaper to produceEvans adds. In fact, this change is especially noticeable in the power consumption tests: Xbox Series 2020 61 W when no game is running, the 2024 special edition uses 51 W and the 2024 digital edition will drop to 38 W. When the game is running(Forza Horizon 5), these values change as follows: The 2020 Xbox Series uses 167 W On average, the 2024 Digital Edition uses 156 W and some special edition 151 W. Which, in short, means a power reduction of 11-16 W for get the same performance.
“Essentially, what you have here is less power consumption (which means a slightly lower energy bill) but more importantly, there are no disadvantages due to lower power consumption,” Evans says in his video. In short, “this means that (Microsoft) was able to save some money by not only having a smaller chip, but also by allowing them to ditch the more expensive steam processors. Chamber for a more traditional radiator with copper tubes.”
Microsoft hasn’t shared any details about the internal changes to its new Xbox Series X, other than differences regarding color and memory. However, manufacturers often revise their consoles to offer more advanced product; something that is observed with the release of later models. At least in this case, we know that Redmond managed to maintain the same gaming experience in terms of performance with a slightly cheaper configuration and lower power consumption.
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