CPU speed is not a reliable indicator of CPU performance. Many factors inside and outside of the CPU exert a significant impact on CPU performance, and on overall system performance. The CPU CPU speed is measure in megahertz. A 1MHz CPU can accomplish one million CPU cycles in one second. Does this mean that a [...]
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CPU Speed
May 20th, 2010 · No Comments · CPU, Processors
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How to Monitor CPU Temperature
May 19th, 2010 · No Comments · CPU, How To Maintain, Processors
Excessive heat damages electronics. Monitoring the temperature of your CPU and other computer components can help you keep them running properly. To make the most of monitoring software, you will need to ensure you have ACPI functionality enabled in your motherboard BIOS. Why CPU Temperature is so Important When the first affordable PCs were offered [...]
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What are the Components of a CPU?
May 18th, 2010 · No Comments · CPU, Introductions
At the “heart” of every computer lies the CPU, or central processing unit, which is responsible for carrying out arithmetic and logic functions as well as executing instructions to other components. The components of a CPU work together, and depending on how they are made, determine exactly how fast these operations can be carried out [...]
Processor Cooling Basics
March 14th, 2010 · No Comments · Cooling, CPU, Introductions, Processors
It’s important to know a few basic facts about processor cooling. All desktop processors available today are pretty easy to handle, as the actual processor die is protected by a large metal plate covering the entire upper part of a processor. This metal plate is called the heat spreader, as it provides a larger footprint [...]
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The Complete Guide to Choose A CPU
March 8th, 2010 · No Comments · CPU, Processors
Introduction Being the brain of the computer, the CPU plays a very important role in determining the performance of the system. Unfortunately, when it comes to choosing the best CPU (especially for a gaming computer), you will probably feel like a lost sheep. With different brands, models, speeds and specifications to choose from, it can [...]
Beginners Guides: Overclocking the CPU, Motherboard & Memory
February 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · CPU, Introductions, Memory, Motherboards
The term overclocking is thrown around a lot, for better or worse. If you’re one of the many who has never overclocked, this guide will explain what it is and how to do it to the computers’ processor, motherboard and memory. The prospect of overclocking a computer system can be intimidating for a computer newcomer, [...]
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Why Cool your CPU
February 3rd, 2010 · No Comments · Cooling, CPU, Processors
Why does your CPU need cooling? OK you know it gets hot without cooling but do you know what happens if you don’t use adequate cooling. With different CPU’s different results can happen, some annoying some expensive. The basics are that heat equals slower CPU performance and possible damage. Older CPU’s used to be made [...]
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