A few questions about the DV6-2154 intel i5 (Quad-core), and Overclocking.. help please?

Your processor is a dual core, not a quad. But it has hyperthreading which allows it to simulate 4 cores. Intel turbo boost means your CPU can run up to a max of 2.53 ghz if needed, but the stock speed is 2.26

1. It is a slight overclock, yes

2. That all depends on your CPU model

3. Not at all times no. Only when it needs it and it is under the TDP (total designed power). When idle, it will run at stock

4. Yes, get the Intel Turbo Boost gadget, or a similar CPU monitoring program

My desktop Core i7 860 is a quad for example, but it is hyperthreaded also for a total of 8 virtual cores. My stock speed is 2.8 Ghz, but it will turbo boost to 3.46 ghz on one core, 3.3 ghz if using 2 cores, or 2.93 if using 4. Anything above 4 will run at stock 2.8

First of all, the intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU M430 is NOT A Quad core processor. (Many pple are mistaken)

The intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU M430 is a duo core processor with hyperthreading (meaning: 2 cores, 4 threads. Core 2 duos have 2 cores, 2 threads. There is some difference btw cores and threads)

Anyway, let me answer your qns:

1. "Turbo Boost Technology" is overclocking on demand. The processor will overclock itself when needed.

2. Both 2 cores should be able to reach around 2.5 GHz.

3. It will run at 2.27 GHz most of the time to increase battery life. (1 core will be used during idle)

4. yes

in my view, i could decide for the Intel gadget. Intel make processors that are quicker in very almost all components than AMD. besides, no mainstream software can use all 6 center of the Phenom, and the y could income from the better clock velocity. save in mind that the ok version of the 2600 is unlocked, so which you would be able to overclock it besides. the version between the 6970 and the 6950 is so negligible its unimportant. in case you opt for, you ought to use AMD/ATI's Catalyst application to overclock it besides. finally, the Intel gadget has a bigger not uncomplicated disk on an identical velocity. If I have been you, i could upload a cooling gadget to the two a style of builds. desire this facilitates. Aaron

in my opinion, i might choose for the Intel gadget. Intel make processors that are faster in fantastically much all aspects than AMD. besides, no mainstream application can use all 6 center of the Phenom, and the y might earnings from the better clock velocity. keep in mind that the ok version of the 2600 is unlocked, so which you would be able to overclock it besides. the version between the 6970 and the 6950 is so negligible its unimportant. in case you prefer, you need to use AMD/ATI's Catalyst application to overclock it besides. ultimately, the Intel gadget has a extra robust annoying disk on a similar velocity. If I have been you, i might upload a cooling gadget to the two a sort of builds. desire this allows. Aaron

yes it is overcloking,

all of them will reach it.

its 2.53 all the time

yes it is possible, just like my computer say

"Intel core 2 duo E6550 2.33ghz 2.66ghz" first the 2.33 is the stock one, and 2.66 is what its running at, or it says "2.33 @ 2.66 ghz"

and yes all 4 area always running