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    4gb DDR3 1066mhz + 4gb Intel Turbo Memory 2.0

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Takezo, Dec 15, 2009.

  1. Takezo

    Takezo Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys.

    Just got offered for a P7805u FX from Gateway with a bluetooth upgrade plus 4gb Intel Turbo Memory 2.0. Was messing around to see if this memory really worth it's price, but got no conclusion... I mean, I already have 4gb DDR3 1066mhz, with more 4gb, also ITM2.0, will make any difference in performance? When I say performance I mean in games, battery, and apps...

    Thanks!
     
    Takezo, Dec 15, 2009
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  2. XFlameWithin

    XFlameWithin Notebook Consultant

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    No. Turbo memory has not been proven to speed anything up, esp. if you have 4 gb of ram
     
    XFlameWithin, Dec 15, 2009
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  3. Takezo

    Takezo Notebook Consultant

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    For really sure? If that's the case I will just let it go...

    EDIT: any more opinions guys? If it is really unecessary I will just ignore it hehe...
     
    Takezo, Dec 15, 2009
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  4. DemonicHawk

    DemonicHawk Notebook Consultant

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    I recall it being like the readyboost feature (an alternative to getting extra ram).. but if you have 4GB ram.. you definitely don't need it.
     
    DemonicHawk, Dec 15, 2009
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  5. tilleroftheearth

    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    Yeah, the one to look out for is Braidwood (next version of TM).

    Haven't seen/heard one thing good about v1 and v2. Actually decreasing performance and/or stability.

    But adding performance? No.

    (The read/write speed is simply too slow from what I understood of it).
     
    tilleroftheearth, Dec 16, 2009
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  6. jackluo923

    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    If you don't have an SSD, it'll improve the responsiveness of your laptop. You probably will not gain or loose too much performance though.
     
    jackluo923, Dec 16, 2009
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  7. yuio

    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    just tick with 4GB ram..
     
    yuio, Dec 16, 2009
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  8. sean473

    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    Turbo Memory is useless... but the extra RAM will help..
     
    sean473, Dec 16, 2009
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