topic Re: processor boost button in PCs & Accessories

processor boost button

lostmywayagain — Sat, 24 Aug 2013 14:22:15 GMT

Just purchased a Sony vaio fit with a so called booster button that will increase the speed to 2.7 GHz, can anyone tell me what or where this button is, I dont want the hassle of customer sevice the support web site drove me mad.

Re: processor boost button

rich912 — Sat, 24 Aug 2013 19:20:53 GMT

Hi lostmywayagain,

As far as I am aware this model uses Intel turbo boost technology which doesn't require any user input to activate. It automatically cuts in under intense processor activity - hence you can't find a button to press as there isn't one.

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/turbo-boost/turbo-boost-technology.html

Rich

Re: processor boost button

lostmywayagain — Sat, 24 Aug 2013 19:55:10 GMT

Hi, thanks, its just that the advertising blurb says there is a button so I thought I would ask. I think you are right so Thanks again

Re: processor boost button

rich912 — Sat, 24 Aug 2013 20:05:33 GMT

Hi lostmywayagain,

Can you please provide a link to the advertising blurb that refers to a boost button?

Rich

Re: processor boost button

lostmywayagain — Sun, 25 Aug 2013 08:49:35 GMT

Hi,go to currys site and look up sony vaio F15A1M2ES check the product details, Im not sure if Ive seen it on the Sony site. Regards.

Re: processor boost button

rich912 — Sun, 25 Aug 2013 09:37:48 GMT

Hi lostmywayagain,

Yes I see why the Currys site has caused confusion. If you look at your manual from the Sony support site there is no mention of a Turbo Boost button. Although the specifications do confirm that this model uses "Intel® Turbo Boost Technology".

http://www.sony.co.uk/support/en/product/SVF15A1M2ES

Rich

Re: processor boost button

lostmywayagain — Mon, 26 Aug 2013 20:45:47 GMT

Hi, thanks again for your advice but its gone back to the shop, Ive had other problems wth it, so its back to my 6 yearold Sony laptop, the old one has a far better wifi almost twice the distance and with better reception so Im not really bothered about it.