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    Turbo Memory for X61 Tablet

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Prince_Phoenix, Oct 24, 2008.

  1. Prince_Phoenix

    Prince_Phoenix Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    I didn't buy the option for 1 GB of Turbo Memory that comes with the X61 Tablet. Can I buy it, and install it myself even though I didn't order the X61 that had the option?
     
    Prince_Phoenix, Oct 24, 2008
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  2. lixuelai

    lixuelai Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    You can, but you dont want to ;)

    I actually had the module in at first. However it was just useless in terms of performance gain and it had issues with the southbridge drivers. If you want more performance just get more RAM. The only reason to get the turbo memory is to use it as a built in flash storage.
     
    lixuelai, Oct 24, 2008
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  3. Prince_Phoenix

    Prince_Phoenix Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    I'm topped out at 4 GB of RAM though. People claim that they've seen improvements even with 4 GB.

    Alternatively, can I just buy a flash USB to plug in, and that would serve the same purpose?
     
    Prince_Phoenix, Oct 24, 2008
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You can try it but I doubt you will see a difference. If you've streamlined your Vista, 4GB of memory usually performs better than with Turbo Memory since it's far faster.
     
    sgogeta4, Oct 24, 2008
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