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    What is turbo memory?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by passive101, Mar 9, 2009.

  1. passive101

    passive101 Notebook Deity

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    What is turbo memory? The notebook I ordered comes standard with 4GB of RAM. What does installed turbo memory do? I'm not even sure if my notebook can use it or not. Does it help performance much?

    I have an Asus G50vt-a1 coming.

    Even if I can't use it, I would like to know the ins and outs of it. Is it the same as plugging a USB 2 drive in for vista to use for added memory?
     
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    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    Though it has been concluded to be useless as it does not speed up a system unless the system has 512mb of ram or less
     
    X2P, Mar 9, 2009
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    Does it reduce the power consumption?
     
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    I doubt it reduces power consumption, I had it in my 15x, didn't really tell the before and after results, everything seemed the same :( .
     
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    I dont know much about power consumption but I highly doubt it would make a noticeable difference like undervaluing etc can.
     
    X2P, Mar 9, 2009
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