Jonneh3003
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Anyone know what the chip above the microSD slot is? At the top middle of the image?
Looks like it to me
Anyone know what the chip above the microSD slot is? At the top middle of the image?
A module for the flash memory that is removable.Anyone know what the chip above the microSD slot is? At the top middle of the image?
The smaller chips are support chips, like Power chips, battery charge controllers, etc.Anyone know what the chip above the microSD slot is? At the top middle of the image?
If they're testing hardware for quality control after putting it together why wouldn't they have clock speeds?I always knew the 1080p screen was bullshit (for obvious reasons) but a lot of the stuff he/she were talking about were detailed enough that I always assumed they had seen the hardware. But I never bought into the idea they had clock speeds and some of the more complex stuff you would have needed software to know.
I still don't but it's interesting to say the least.
It'll be interesting but I don't think there's a great deal to see.
What about the dock?
The dock has no secret tech hidden inside.
The second GPU isn't there.
A piece of plastic with a USB and HDMI connector. Not the most exciting stuff.
Nothing yet. Almost everything we know suggests the dock is nothing more than an interface passthrough to carry the USB signals. The exception being that someone did claim there may be an NFC like chip in the dock that signals to the Switch to output its video as docked mode.
It does not contain the core system so there's not much interesting going on there. For what it does, just assume that it more or less contains a power management chip, HDMI converter, and a USB hub.
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I presume you're asking with regards to what may or may not necessarily make the unit proprietary?
W...Well there's an extra fan in there. I was just curious to see how exactly it makes it possible for the Switch unit to put out more power.
W...Well there's an extra fan in there. I was just curious to see how exactly it makes it possible for the Switch unit to put out more power.
W...Well there's an extra fan in there. I was just curious to see how exactly it makes it possible for the Switch unit to put out more power.
W...Well there's an extra fan in there. I was just curious to see how exactly it makes it possible for the Switch unit to put out more power.
No, that's the actual Switch. There's no fan in the dock as far as I know.
I always knew the 1080p screen was bullshit (for obvious reasons) but a lot of the stuff he/she were talking about were detailed enough that I always assumed they had seen the hardware. But I never bought into the idea they had clock speeds and some of the more complex stuff you would have needed software to know.
I still don't but it's interesting to say the least.
Those are usually support chips, like battery charging, power management, etc.
What is the battery size and do we know how long it takes to charge?
Battery seems to be easily replaceable if you're willing to open it up.
Good news!
Switch can run at faster speeds because dock has extra fan.W...Well there's an extra fan in there. I was just curious to see how exactly it makes it possible for the Switch unit to put out more power.
If they're testing hardware for quality control after putting it together why wouldn't they have clock speeds?
Edit: I don't actually know just asking
Switch can run at faster speeds because dock has extra fan.
The thing that jumps out most immediately to me at an architectural level is the fact that the battery is a single discrete component rather than a conglomerate of smaller modules that are more evenly dispersed for heat and balance reasons.
Anyone know what the chip above the microSD slot is? At the top middle of the image?
This is not trueSwitch can run at faster speeds because dock has extra fan.
I don't see why else it would be more powerful when docked.
Best news to come out of the teardown for me. As a launch buyer who plans to use portable mode extensively, my battery will be diminishing fairly early in the console's life cycle (within 2 years probably if my phone is any indicator). Third party replacements should be common by then.
I don't think there's a fan in the dock.Switch can run at faster speeds because dock has extra fan.
I don't see why else it would be more powerful when docked.
There probably isn't anything in it that makes it capable of outputting more power. The simple fact of it running on AC instead of battery will allow it to run at normal clock speeds.
It does?
I always knew the 1080p screen was bullshit (for obvious reasons) but a lot of the stuff he/she were talking about were detailed enough that I always assumed they had seen the hardware. But I never bought into the idea they had clock speeds and some of the more complex stuff you would have needed software to know.
I still don't but it's interesting to say the least.
I thought there's no fan in the dock?Switch can run at faster speeds because dock has extra fan.
I don't see why else it would be more powerful when docked.
That's an oversimplification of what happened.
They made the batteries for one size as requested, then the space for the battery was changed without making the battery smaller for safety.
My Alienware with a 99Whr Single battery says hi though.
They do it because of weight distribution really.
Get the chalkboard.secret fan will bring 3rd party to switch
It was rumoured there's an extra fan inside the dock to keep it cool under higher clock speeds, I'm not certain if it turned out to be true.
Ok true.
I just wanna see it all you know.. Everything naked.
I want to hug youWell, there it is.
As expected, everything's very tightly squeezed in there. I'm a little surprised that the cooling fins between the fan and vent take up so little space, but I suppose there's not a whole lot of cooling to be done. The total power output of the chip probably isn't more than 10-12W even in docked mode at full clocks. That J/L-shaped heatpipe should draw heat away from the SoC pretty effectively, though.
It's a bit annoying we don't have higher resolution photos, as the codes on the RAM modules would confirm all the memory specs (i.e. capacity, speed, bus width). We have leaked info on the first two, but it would be nice to get confirmation, and know whether we're looking at a 64 or 128 bit bus.
The use of a break-out board for the eMMC is really interesting. They wouldn't need this if they planned to just swap in higher-capacity eMMC modules at a later point, as the entire point of integrated flash solutions like eMMC is that it's all BGA-compatible (i.e. you can just solder on a higher capacity eMMC chip directly to the motherboard, without having to change any other components). It's possible that they're anticipating switching over to eUFS at some point instead, although that would mean they'd need to have support for both interfaces, and they could quadruple the capacity with eMMC before running into any problems (and they may well be a hardware redesign by that point). The other possibility is that they may want to use the same motherboard in a home console, and they've left themselves the option of using a SATA break out board for a HDD.
It'd be nice if they took the metal shield off the MicroSD card slot so we could see if it supports UHS-II. I very much doubt it does, but it would be good to get confirmation.
A decent photo of the small chip next to the RAM modules (which appears to be the USB-C controller) would be helpful, as if it's an off-the-shelf chip it could tell us some things about the capabilities of the port (e.g. if it can operate at 10Gb/s with DisplayPort alt mode disabled).
A photo of the alternate side of the motherboard would also be useful, as there may be some other interesting stuff on there.
Well, there it is.
As expected, everything's very tightly squeezed in there. I'm a little surprised that the cooling fins between the fan and vent take up so little space, but I suppose there's not a whole lot of cooling to be done. The total power output of the chip probably isn't more than 10-12W even in docked mode at full clocks. That J/L-shaped heatpipe should draw heat away from the SoC pretty effectively, though.
It's a bit annoying we don't have higher resolution photos, as the codes on the RAM modules would confirm all the memory specs (i.e. capacity, speed, bus width). We have leaked info on the first two, but it would be nice to get confirmation, and know whether we're looking at a 64 or 128 bit bus.
The use of a break-out board for the eMMC is really interesting. They wouldn't need this if they planned to just swap in higher-capacity eMMC modules at a later point, as the entire point of integrated flash solutions like eMMC is that it's all BGA-compatible (i.e. you can just solder on a higher capacity eMMC chip directly to the motherboard, without having to change any other components). It's possible that they're anticipating switching over to eUFS at some point instead, although that would mean they'd need to have support for both interfaces, and they could quadruple the capacity with eMMC before running into any problems (and they may well be a hardware redesign by that point). The other possibility is that they may want to use the same motherboard in a home console, and they've left themselves the option of using a SATA break out board for a HDD.
It'd be nice if they took the metal shield off the MicroSD card slot so we could see if it supports UHS-II. I very much doubt it does, but it would be good to get confirmation.
A decent photo of the small chip next to the RAM modules (which appears to be the USB-C controller) would be helpful, as if it's an off-the-shelf chip it could tell us some things about the capabilities of the port (e.g. if it can operate at 10Gb/s with DisplayPort alt mode disabled).
A photo of the alternate side of the motherboard would also be useful, as there may be some other interesting stuff on there.
Off-topic, I know, but I can't find an answer in any current topic:
Does anyone know if 1-2-Switch has any games were more than 2 players are playing simultaneously? I'm getting the game to play with my kids, but if there are 3 or 4 simultaneous players needed for any games, I'll have to get more joycons. I really don't want to have to buy more joycons...
Switch can run at faster speeds because dock has extra fan.
I don't see why else it would be more powerful when docked.
I'm sure i read somewhere that Nintendo would replace the battery for you if it died
I'm sure i read somewhere that Nintendo would replace the battery for you if it died
1. Referring to big tablets.Weight dist was never an issue. You are literally talking out of your ass.
Doesn't seem like it. The selling point is just for 2 players at once. But the in-game team mode allows for up to 20 people, just by handing off the controller.Off-topic, I know, but I can't find an answer in any current topic:
Does anyone know if 1-2-Switch has any games were more than 2 players are playing simultaneously? I'm getting the game to play with my kids, but if there are 3 or 4 simultaneous players needed for any games, I'll have to get more joycons. I really don't want to have to buy more joycons...
Just by picking it up though. It was apparently exceptionally light. If there is anything in there, it's extremely minimal.Giant Bomb guys had the Switch in the office late last week and said the dock is "just a piece of plastic."
What is the battery size and do we know how long it takes to charge?
Anyone know where these pics came from? And if they're planning on taking some more?
I'm pretty sure the point of the game (even indicated in the title itself) is that you only need the two joycons which come with the console to play it.
Yup, this is how modern portable electronics are supposed to be. This thing is light years ahead of Wii U.
It's pretty wild that there's nearly no air inside. It's so densely designed.