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Hi,

I am sure everyone on this thread is tired of reading posts about intel turbo memory. Are there benefits at all or its just a waste?

This will be a multi-part question.

But before i go - here are my specs - x200s

I bought this laptop in Oct-Nov 2009 - just when Windows 7 got released

x200s
SL9400 chip
4GB Ram
2GB Intel Turbo Memory
160GB 7200 RPM HDD
Running 64bit Windows 7 Ultimate.



I am reading on the forums and other sites - that it is better to turn off Intel Turbo Memory - one should disable ReadyBoost and ReadyDrive

Q1) Should i disable both and will it benefit me - especially with Lenovo Windows 7 Enhanced Experienced custom driver settings

Q2) I also read - I should disable ReadyDrive and leave ReadyBoost on - Is this a good solution?

Q3) Use it has a drive and put temp folders etc in there

Or

Q4) Just leave it on both and enjoy whatever optimization it gives my laptop.

I am looking for maximizing speed and efficiency here.

Looking forward to suggestions/advice/etc - its much appreciated.

Thanks,

-Nu

nuex wrote:Hi,

I am sure everyone on this thread is tired of reading posts about intel turbo memory. Are there benefits at all or its just a waste?

With 4GB of RAM, Turbo Memory isn't gonna help you at all.

Personally I'd eBay it and use the extra cash to purchase, say, a 3G card.

Not even ReadyBoost? only will help


It sucks that I paid and used this thing. Why did Lenovo offer this option in the first place

-Thanks

nuex wrote:Why did Lenovo offer this option in the first place?

Marketing. Money. The usual.