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IBM Adds Videogame Console Chips to Mainframes
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26th April 2007, 20:22
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| Madshrimp  Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium
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 |  IBM Adds Videogame Console Chips to Mainframes Soon the powerful 'Cell' microprocessor that fuels Sony's PlayStation 3 console will be available in IBM mainframe computers. The intent is to allow high-performance machines to run complex online games and virtual worlds. 'The integration initially will be accomplished by networking the mainframe with IBM's Cell blades, but eventually the Cells will be plugged more directly into the mainframes via PCI adapter cards, IBM said. It's the latest twist in IBM's years-long effort to keep mainframes not only relevant but also cutting-edge. IBM is touting the partnership as an example of hybrid computing--a trend sweeping the high-performance computing industry as companies augment general-purpose servers with special-purpose chips that to accelerate particular tasks. (src: Slashdot.org) http://news.com.com/IBM+to+wed+game+...3-6179365.html
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