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Sony Quietly Rolls Out New PS4 Model
If you go out and buy a PS4 today, chances are the model number written on it will be some variation of CUH-2100. But in the coming weeks and months, that will change as Sony just rolled out a CUH-2200 model.
PlayStation model number changes are made for different reasons, and the digit that changes signals the importance of the change. Major hardware revisions result in the first digit changing, which is why when the PS4 Slim was rolled out Sony moved from model CUH-1XXX to CUH-2XXX. The last two digits vary based on which region of the world a console is intended for.
As DualShockers reports, when the second digit in the model number changes it signals minor hardware tweaks, which is what this looks to be. CUH-2200 models have appeared listed on the Japanese online store with a 1TB Jet Black and 500GB Jet Black version both carrying the new model number. Eventually all markets will offer the CUH-2200 as Sony ships out new stock and stops making the CUH-2100 (this may have already happened).
These new consoles are unchanged in terms of power use, weight, and dimensions, which suggests that Sony has tweaked the hardware inside for some reason. Typically this is done when they figure out a way to save money and reduce manufacturing costs. Any saving, however small, can make a huge difference when you're producing tens of millions of consoles every year.
Nek_Food (17-07-2018)
Hands-on with the deluxe PS4 Pro 500 Million Limited Edition
Plus: are new Pros quieter than launch consoles?
Sony has a habit of releasing new hardware revisions and with this revised CUH-7100 series release, the 500 Million Limited Edition Pro contains a number of modifications compared to the launch unit - changes that should be reflected across all examples of the hardware on the shelves right now. A detailed breakdown has been researched here, which suggests that the CUH-7100 runs hotter, but with less noise than the original.But I was eager to find out more about the machine, starting with its 2TB hard drive. My launch unit shipped with a 1TB HGST 5400rpm hard drive, and this special edition's 2TB unit comes equipped with a Seagate ST2000LM007 - an evolution of the excellent drives we've been recommending for years now for internal PS4 HDD upgrades. It's common for Sony to swap between hard drive suppliers depending on the deals it can cut, but it's good to know that the increase in storage is delivered via a quality drive.Beyond the hard drive and translucent casing (revealing the cooler, internal chassis and a little wiring) any differences over the Pro you might already own will come from the CUH-7100 revisions Sony has made to the hardware. Prior research points to higher temperatures from the unit but a slower fan, resulting in reduced noise. The report also says that the processor's serial number has changed - suggesting some kind of slightly upgraded design - better cooling on the GDDR5 memory, and a new HDMI controller. There's also the suggestion of more noticeable coil whine on the CUH-7100, but this was not the case on the special edition unit I tested.
God of War Analysis CUH-7000 Launch CUH-7100 Revision Noise (Top/Rear) 50dB/55dB 47dB/50dB Peak Temps (Top/Rear) 48c/60c 53c/62c Peak Power Draw 170W (spike to 177W) 167W
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