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    i7 740QM Turbo Boost

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by ChronixPsyc, May 28, 2011.

  1. ChronixPsyc

    ChronixPsyc Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all,

    I was searching around on google and came across a topic that said the i7 740QM has a feature called Turbo Boost which can oc my cpu from 1.73 to 2.93. I checked in my BIOS and couldnt find this feature on there. Could anyone help me understand this turbo boost feature a bit more please?

    Thanks.
     
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    CptXabaras Overclocked, Overvolted, Liquid Cooled

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    With all 4 cores active, the 740QM runs at 1.73GHz. With single core it runs at 2.93GHz. I previously had the 740QM, I can't remember the multipliers for 2/3 cores.
     
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    Thanks. I looked in performance options and found that it was on, so I downloaded a program called Intel Turbo Boost Monitor and get how it works a bit more now. Whilst I was in the performance options, I saw that there was an option for overclocking but its greyed out and cant select it, is there a way to make this selectable?
     
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    The 740QM cannot be overclocked. If you are looking for more processor power, the 920/940XM are great for overclocking. I'm running mine (ES version) at 3.4GHz for 1/2 cores and 3.2GHz for 3/4 cores using Throttlestop. I got mine at USD258 from Alibaba.com and it has been money well spent. Last I checked on EBay, the QS version is selling at USD366.

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/har...arket-upgrades/531329-throttlestop-guide.html
     
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    http://forum.notebookreview.com/ali...r2-bios-mod-need-suggestions-future-mods.html
     
    DJ_Pawel, May 29, 2011
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