Microsoft might be revising the Xbox One hardware before it even releases

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 07/13/2013 02:58 PM | source: | 50 comment(s)

All DRM stuff aside there seems to be more drama inbound for the XBOX One. The Xbox One’s hardware isn't all too impressive when compared to its main competitor, the PS4 — and it would cost $100 more than Sony’s more powerful console. It now is suggested that Microsoft will change the XBOX One specs in order to not only better compete with Sony, but to better justify a $500 price tag.

The examiner has a report on this all: Some interesting news from this past weekend may bring to light some changes in design direction for the Xbox One though, as new rumors not only counter the previous "down clock" rumors, but also show that Microsoft is listening to developers input while they finalize the hardware specifications.

The rumors state the following:

The Xbox One GPU is getting an increase in clock speed
The Xbox One DDR3 RAM will increase from 8GB to 12GB
The Xbox One development team is asking for developer feedback on changes they would want to see hardware wise.

As I have said in the past, these rumors come and go and it's hard to justify reporting on every one. But when I approached a trusted source of mine regarding them... I was surprised by the answer, to say the least.

Essentially, the source has confirmed that the increase in GPU clock speed is 100% true, with the increase happening in direct response to the PlayStation 4. The increase has been a reality since before the reveal, as they have "been reacting to Sony ever since the first leaks of both systems." The news of this bump in clock speed was announced to first parties only, as they "actively spread disinformation to 3rd parties just before reveal to prevent leaks."

This is where things start to stray from the original rumor though. When asked about the increase in RAM (from 8GB to 12GB), the response I obtained was simply "I have heard nothing like that, the development kits have 12GB of RAM, but as far as I know the retail kits are locked in at 8GB."

The source also went on to state that "it wouldn't be much use given the actual speed (of said RAM)." As for current projects, they also are "too far gone for a bump to be beneficial" as many developers have been developing for the currently announced set of Xbox One specifications. He did mention that the possibility may still be there though, as the increase in RAM would help development of games 2014 and beyond when taking second screen gaming into consideration - something many developers have been focusing on.

But what about poaching developers for suggestions regarding the increase? Well, from my sources understanding, Respawn Entertainment may have been the ones lobbying for the RAM bump. This would actually make sense, as Respawn has been very clear and vocal about how the 5GB of RAM allotted for gaming on the Xbox One has already caused issues in development of TitanFall.

These are just rumors, and as the past has proven, rumors come and go while changing on the fly - please take all of these with a grain of salt.

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#4639507 Posted on: 08/19/2013 09:29 AM

Still looking for a solution, I am consulting my motherboard manufacturer based on a complete desperate effort for an answer.

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#4639514 Posted on: 08/19/2013 09:51 AM

What do u mean by "stabilize"?

Those tests u ran the other day were all done via wireless, I suggest using Ethernet and see how it goes. Some router stats like SNR/Attenuation, Interleaving depth would be good.

Have u contacted your ISP?

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#4639564 Posted on: 08/19/2013 12:35 PM

ummm....data transfer doesn't occur at "stable" rates.

You're not describing an actual problem....nor are you giving anyone enough information to actually help you (if a problem even exists).

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#4639575 Posted on: 08/19/2013 01:08 PM

Try checking and changing your MTU

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/94721-mtu-limit-test-change-your-connections-mtu-limit.html

Test if you have any packet loss here

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#4639747 Posted on: 08/19/2013 06:58 PM

I've tested a wired and wireless connection, by stable I mean maintaining constant download speed. My speeds continued to go from 0-50kbps all the way up to 4mbps. I was running 0% packet loss, 40-45 ping, jitter was around 1-2 every time I ran it.

Download speeds constantly fluctuated at ridiculous levels like 5kb to 4mb in a matter of a second, it would not hold a strong download speed, so internet is virtually unusable. Also inside of an online game, It's impossible to play as it drops me down to 4-5fps.

I do not believe it has anything to do with my internet connection as my laptop and my friend's computer have no troubles whatsoever. This issue is only on my desktop.

I'm not entirely sure how else to explain this issue. It remains to my desktop, it's the only device that has this complication, wired or wireless.

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#4639749 Posted on: 08/19/2013 07:00 PM

Well without knowing your system config it's hard to give you an intelligent answer....

Have you checked for malware or any programs/services that could be accessing the net?

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#4639751 Posted on: 08/19/2013 07:01 PM

I've tested a wired and wireless connection, by stable I mean maintaining constant download speed. My speeds continued to go from 0-50kbps all the way up to 4mbps. I was running 0% packet loss, 40-45 ping, jitter was around 1-2 every time I ran it.

Download speeds constantly fluctuated at ridiculous levels like 5kb to 4mb in a matter of a second, it would not hold a strong download speed, so internet is virtually unusable. Also inside of an online game, It's impossible to play as it drops me down to 4-5fps.

I do not believe it has anything to do with my internet connection as my laptop and my friend's computer has no troubles whatsoever. This issue is only on my desktop.

I'm not entirely sure how else to explain this issue. It remains to my desktop, it's the only device that has this complication, wired or wireless.

I get drops in download speeds if my HDD becomes busy, I guess because it has to wait before it has somewhere temp to save the file

Quit whatever is using the HDD and the download speed jumps back up

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#4639753 Posted on: 08/19/2013 07:03 PM

Well without knowing your system config it's hard to give you an intelligent answer....

Have you checked for malware or any programs/services that could be accessing the net?

I have re-installed my OS as well as cleaned the registry, I don't think a virus is still around.

I get drops in download speeds if my HDD becomes busy, I guess because it has to wait before it has somewhere temp to save the file

Quit whatever is using the HDD and the download speed jumps back up
Well I just re-installed my OS on my SSD as well as on my HDD and the problem persists on both drives.

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#4639768 Posted on: 08/19/2013 07:16 PM

Please read my post again.....

Tbh you aren't helping one bit, and I'm really not interested in what you think I just want you to answer the questions. Is that too much to ask?

Lol and u cleaned the registry? With what? A registry cleaner...lol Yeah those are really great for the OS.....so obviously you have 3rd party apps installed, not just a fresh install right?

Lol nope. Gotta go. :nerd:

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#4639770 Posted on: 08/19/2013 07:19 PM

That's not what I asked.
Tbh you aren't helping one bit, I'm really not interested in what you think bro I just want you to answer my questions. Is that to much to ask?

Lol and u cleaned the registry? With what? A registry cleaner...lol Yeah those are really great for the OS.....

You changed what you said after I had made my post, you first said "Virus?" So calm down, and I'm not experienced with the networking side of things. You keep saying I'm not helping then I don't understand why you're still here. I'm providing you with the information I know and answering your questions in the best way I can.

Also no, I made a clean install, nothing but drivers off the discs for testing purposes.

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#4639784 Posted on: 08/19/2013 07:36 PM

You changed what you said after I had made my post, you first said "Virus?" So calm down, and I'm not experienced with the networking side of things. You keep saying I'm not helping then I don't understand why you're still here. I'm providing you with the information I know and answering your questions in the best way I can.

Also no, I made a clean install, nothing but drivers off the discs for testing purposes.

Download and install all the latest drivers from the manufacturers sites, particularly the chipset and networking ones

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#4639787 Posted on: 08/19/2013 07:41 PM

Download and install all the latest drivers from the manufacturers sites, particularly the chipset and networking ones

I did that afterwards, same problem occurs. I contacted tech support from where I bought the computer this problem is happening on and they said after everything I've tried to give flashing the bios a shot, otherwise to send in my motherboard for replacement. It seems strange to me, but I guess it's worth a try as much as anything else.

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#4639790 Posted on: 08/19/2013 07:43 PM

Most helpful post I've read all day

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#4639804 Posted on: 08/19/2013 07:56 PM

You changed what you said after I had made my post, you first said "Virus?" So calm down, and I'm not experienced with the networking side of things. You keep saying I'm not helping then I don't understand why you're still here. I'm providing you with the information I know and answering your questions in the best way I can.

Also no, I made a clean install, nothing but drivers off the discs for testing purposes.Hmm, I did? My bad then I don't remember, I should stay of the drugs like my mum said.

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#4639824 Posted on: 08/19/2013 08:25 PM

some people just post because of how boring their lives are.

In any event, i might think its a latency issue, if you ruled out isp problems with another computers conected to your home network.

Try to find out if you got any Dpc latency on your computer that may be lagging out the packets, its not necesarly be the network.

http://www.thesycon.de/deu/latency_check.shtml
http://www.resplendence.com/latencymon

check and post any anormal signs of DPC latency. so we can rule out whats up with your rig.

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