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    Question about different Memories.

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by SnakeNL, Aug 7, 2008.

  1. SnakeNL

    SnakeNL Newbie

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    Hello everyone,

    For several days now I'm searching for a new laptop. I managed to find some good ones but I still got one question left.
    I found a laptop with 3gb memory + 1gb TurboMemory.
    The other one I found got 4gb Memory.
    What's the difference in this memory? I heard Turbo has something to do with starting up and such, that it goes lots faster.
    But does this also mean 3gb Memory + 1Turbo is the same as a 4gb Memory but then with a faster part in it? So would it be better to buy the 4gb memory or the one with 3gb+1gb Turbo? I hope this made any sense at all..

    Thx in advance,

    ~Greetings, SnakeNL
     
    SnakeNL, Aug 7, 2008
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  2. synic

    synic Notebook Deity

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    Don't bother with the Turbo Memory. Just get 4GB.
     
    synic, Aug 7, 2008
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  3. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    Turbo Memory is basically a cache that is used by the hard drive to temporarily store data. If you think of it as adding another person to a line of people passing buckets of water to put out a fire, Turbo memory (aka Robson memory) really is pointless. In both real world performance and benchmarks, this memory has yielded little or no performance gains. If you can, get a machine with more RAM instead.
     
    Bog, Aug 7, 2008
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  4. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    4GB would be better. As of now Turbo memory is not living up to expectations. In function Turbo memory is closer to your hard drive than your RAM.
     
    powerpack, Aug 7, 2008
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  5. SnakeNL

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    Wow, thx for the fast replies!
    I think I can make my decision now (still difficult).
    Now I got this 2 laptops:

    Acer Aspire 5930g-864G32MN

    and

    Acer Aspire 5930g-734G32MN

    Both are the same but the first one got 0.4mhz more processor speed, for only 100 euro's more.
    Now the difficult part is, that the first one is only sold in Germany (country next to the Netherlands (where I live)).
    If I want the 1st one I think I will buy it trough amazon.de (this one is trustable I guess?).
    Do you guys think they can speak English? Anyone got experience with them maybe?

    Thx again for those fast replies!
     
    SnakeNL, Aug 7, 2008
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  6. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    You mean.4Ghz? If so what are the speeds? Unless the upgrade crosses you over the 2Ghz threshold €100 ($153 US) is a large amount. Depending what you do it might not be needed. But in the end comes down mostly to what you want and you know your financial situation far better than I. Just thoughts.
     
    powerpack, Aug 7, 2008
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  7. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    Another thing about Turbo Memory is that it only works with Vista, not XP. I also agree that Turbo memory is not worth it.
     
    The Fire Snake, Aug 7, 2008
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