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    Turbo Memory?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Jay13, Aug 16, 2007.

  1. Jay13

    Jay13 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm ordering a Sager NP2090 and am wondering will I notice a difference if I order 1GB of Intel Robson Turbo Memory. I'm ordering with the T7500 processor, and 2GB of ram to begin with. I plan on running Windows Vista Home Premium and dual booting it with Windows XP Pro. I know it won't help XP but will it provide a difference in Vista, and if so how much of an increase?

    Thanks
     
    Jay13, Aug 16, 2007
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    I haven't looked into the Turbo Memory but I think you will only notice a difference if you have less then 2 gigs of RAM. I have also heard that some users have experienced BSOD with the Turbo Memory.
     
    Agent CoolBlue, Aug 16, 2007
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    Jay13 Notebook Enthusiast

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    That covers it right there. Even if perhaps they are rumors I would still rather be safe than sorry in any incident involving a BSOD.
     
    Jay13, Aug 16, 2007
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    Oh just another quote to start you off with your decision...

    ''Is 1 gig of RAM+Turbo Memory better then 2 gigs of RAM?''

    My answer: Readyboost, Turbo Memory, etc...won't replace a whole gig of RAM...
     
    Agent CoolBlue, Aug 16, 2007
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  5. mikeuvsc

    mikeuvsc Notebook Consultant

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    Turbo memory is just dedicated readyboost memory from what I have read. The recommendation with turbo boost is to have a 2 to 1 ready boost to memory setup to see a leap in performance in a 2 gig RAM system. So if you have 2 gig RAM, then you need 4 gig turbo memory. The ratio turns to 1 to 1 in a 1 gig system and below.

    A lot of laptop retailers, like HP and Dell will not carry Turbo Boost mostly because it a scam and a marketing scheme.

    It can be useful however if you have 1 gig or less on your laptop and the upgrade is usually only 40 to 50 bucks, much cheaper than a gig of RAM upgrade usually.

    In your case I am sorry to say that it won't do much for you.

    Here is a great link to a thread in the forum with some great information:
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=157051
     
    mikeuvsc, Aug 16, 2007
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