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    succesfully update the msi gx740 :D

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by linekhat, Feb 9, 2013.

  1. linekhat

    linekhat Notebook Guru

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    hi all
    im upgread my cpu i5 430m to i 7 740qm...
    i want to now
    1-740 dont have a gpu like i5 ?
    2-do i need eny update bios?
     
    linekhat, Feb 9, 2013
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  2. sangemaru

    sangemaru Notebook Deity

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    Clarksfield CPU's (720qm and above) don't have iGPU.
    If it works, you don't need to update BIOS.
     
    sangemaru, Feb 9, 2013
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  3. linekhat

    linekhat Notebook Guru

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    when 8 cor are runing.... turbo mod its shold be working?
    you now its lock on 1.73....and its not go to 2.93 when 8 clock are running at 100% use
     
    linekhat, Feb 10, 2013
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  4. Prostar Computer

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    The amount of cores does not affect whether the CPU supports Turbo Boost or not. If the processor architecture supports it/it's inclusive, then it should be working, yes. :)

    And the 720qm DOES support Turbo Boost: ARK | Intel® Core
     
    Prostar Computer, Feb 11, 2013
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    But they were notorious for only turboing a small amount in the original core i series CPUs.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Feb 16, 2013
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