When I disable SpeedStep tech in BIOS, my option to enable/disable Turbo Mode disappeared. How come? Why do I need to have SpeedStep enabled in order to have Turbo Mode enabled? Is there a way to ...

Maximum battery mode sticks the processor in it's slowest speed (usually 800MHz). Automatic allows the CPU to go to it's fastest rated speed, then return to 800MHz at idle. It's considered better for ...

When running resource-intensive applications, you may notice unexplained drops in your CPU speed. These drops are often caused by CPU throttling, a power-saving feature in Windows in which the CPU ...

Intel ships their new Core 2 Duo E8x00 lineup of processors with an incredibly small aluminum alloy cooling unit, which tells volumes about the power consumption and heat production of the chip. While ...