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Researchers using parallel processing computing could save thousands by using an Xbox 360

Physorg.com: A new study by a University of Warwick researcher has demonstrated that researchers trying to model a range of processes could use the power and capabilities of a particular XBox chip as a much cheaper alternative to other forms of parallel processing hardware.

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Hellsvacancy6076d ago

I read the whole artice but didnt understand a thing lol - DOH!!!

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I Call 9MM6075d ago

It would probably be cheaper and more cost effective to use a PC part, like a 4870/4890 or one of the GeForce 2xx series to do that. More powerful and can give you better bang for the buck. Sure, you can do it, but I wouldn't be using a standard 360 to do that. You know, the GPU is the main cause of RROD in a 360... I wouldn't want to be cramming these calculations for a few hours (days, weeks whatever) and have it break down on me. If you wanted to go to the trouble of using the GPU from a 360, you need to give it adequate cooling. Cheaper to use more readily available, more powerful parts.

Demon55006072d ago

the truth is if Xenos is used as a cpu it is a lot faster then a single cell cpu, and it has a 278.gig memory bandwidth MS show the games that matter at TGS the games the dev have been busting there brains on and shut the fanboys up

NoOoB1016059d ago

Umm actually demon..they have been using ps3's for awhile now for this kind of stuff. Its just cheaper to use the xbox, if u read the story you would know about it. Not to mention it's easier for them to program it for the xbox's hardware because its old pc stuff. It also says that in the story so stop your fan boy stuff please.

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15 Years Ago, Mortal Kombat (2011) Saved Gaming’s Biggest Fighting Franchise

A brutal reset, a smarter story, and a return to what made it great—Mortal Kombat (2011) revived the series.

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"Gaming’s Biggest Fighting Franchise"

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DarXyde9d ago

Underrated comment. I used to hate that game so much that any time my siblings asked me to play it, I just picked Hom and shut myself down mid-match.

Soy9d ago

And then MK1 killed it again.

DivineHand1259d ago (Edited 9d ago )

15 years went by so fast. I remember playing through the story mode at launch.

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Pixels in the Blood: The Journey of Rob Hewson

The name "Hewson" carries a special weight for anyone who grew up during the golden age of British computing. As the son of Andrew Hewson—the man behind legendary publisher Hewson Consultants—Rob Hewson didn't just grow up playing video games; he learned to spell his name from their title screens. However, Rob didn't just rest on his family's 8-bit laurels. From leading major LEGO franchises at TT Games to tackling the high-stakes world of technical porting at Huey Games, Rob has carved out a unique path in an ever-evolving industry. In this candid interview Rob to discussed the burden and beauty of a family legacy, the technical "scar tissue" left by the ambitious Hydrophobia, and why porting a masterpiece like Inscryption to consoles is far more than a simple copy-paste job.

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Early Tomb Raider: Legend gameplay footage shows unseen areas and different visuals

To celebrate Tomb Raider: Legend's 20th anniversary, the official channels have shared an early in-development gameplay demo.

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