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    PowerBoost- Useful if I have 4GB ram?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Shel, Jun 4, 2008.

  1. Shel

    Shel Notebook Evangelist

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    Wondering if PowerBoost is a benefit, if my laptop has 4GB of ram?

    Also, would I only see a benefit with a 4GB card, or would I still see a benefit in speed, if I used a smaller card?

    Thanks
     
    Shel, Jun 4, 2008
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  2. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    Hi.

    It will make no difference with 4GB.

    regards

    John.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Jun 4, 2008
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  3. shotmillions

    shotmillions Notebook Geek

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    Your talking about readyboost right?

    Are you on vista 32bit? or 64bit?
     
    shotmillions, Jun 4, 2008
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  4. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    Not with 4GB.
     
    The_Observer, Jun 4, 2008
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  5. Wirelessman

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    If you are talking of readyboost, no, it won't.
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 4, 2008
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  6. Shel

    Shel Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah, I was speaking of ReadyBoost, and thanks for all of your feedback.

    Guess I'll save my $$$!
     
    Shel, Jun 4, 2008
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  7. McGrady

    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    lol powerboost. sounds like an energy boost from jamba.
     
    McGrady, Jun 4, 2008
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  8. Wirelessman

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    Hahahaha, however having said that, Comcast does offer a service called Powerboost, though.
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 4, 2008
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