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    G73 Noob Turbo Issues

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by ryan.c, Feb 15, 2011.

  1. ryan.c

    ryan.c Notebook Enthusiast

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    When I used Ccleaner I noticed that it reports that my CPU is a 1.6GHz. I understand that the Intel i7 boosts its power to 2.8GHz when required. I have also been told that the turbo button @ top left of the keyboard does nothing, and that I should rely on Intel's turbo boost. How do I adjust or access this "Intel turbo boost" feature? Is there a way to have the processor always be @ 2.8GHz (not sure if this is even possible) :confused: or is it best to let the CPU control this?
     
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  2. Chastity

    Chastity Company Representative

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    Your CPU is rated for 1.6GHz. TurboBoost will overclock it if temps and load allows for it. If you want permanent clocks of 2.8 or better, get an Extreme CPU.
     
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    You can set your computer to Performance mode, which will leave your CPU at 100%, so it *may* stay at 2.8 if you have nothing threaded going on, but could drop to 2.6 or whatever for dual core OC or less for quad usage.
     
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