Can I run it turbo mode all the time, if I am not using the battery? Or can I increase the low gig. mode from 1197 gig. to say 1500 gig. ? I so seldom use the battery, so I can imagine that being a problem. Also, I read something about leaving the battery out, if I use it outside on a warm day, is this a good plan?
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The thread discusses the possibility of running a Sony laptop's CPU in turbo mode continuously and whether it's possible to increase virtual memory (from 1197 GB to 1500 GB). The original poster asks about maintaining turbo mode when not using a battery and whether removing the battery is advisable on warm days. Responses clarify that Intel's turbo mode is dynamic and self-regulating, and while it cannot be set permanently without BIOS support, adjusting power options can keep the CPU at full speed when plugged in. Overall, the discussion provides insights into CPU performance settings and battery management strategies.
The thread discusses the possibility of running a Sony laptop's CPU in turbo mode continuously and whether it's possible to increase virtual memory (from 1197 GB to 1500 GB). The original poster asks about maintaining turbo mode when not using a battery and whether removing the battery is advisable on warm days. Responses clarify that Intel's turbo mode is dynamic and self-regulating, and while it cannot be set permanently without BIOS support, adjusting power options can keep the CPU at full speed when plugged in. Overall, the discussion provides insights into CPU performance settings and battery management strategies.
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Mitchell_A
Former Moderator
The Intel "turbo" mode is basically a self overclocking for the processor. Considering there's no additional cooling onboard, one can assume that the processor could safely run at the overclocked speed all the time (meaning the processor is underclocked by default?). The turbo mode only overclocks when necessary, when you're playing graphically intense games or doing work in Photoshop, etc. The process takes a fraction of a second and the processor returns to it's normal clock speed once the load is no longer present. I'm not aware of any way to make the turbo speed permanent, unless your particular laptop supports BIOS overclocking (unlikely). However, you can adjust the power options to make the processor always run at 100% speed which would at least ensure it's always running at it's normal intended speed (not in turbo mode though). The real concern is power consumption, you can see it to be at 100% only when plugged in if you desire.
