The Core 2 CPUs currently dominate the market, and their installation in an LGA775 socket is something that often takes place when building or upgrading a PC.
Easy to Do, but Don’t Get It Wrong
Installing a CPU is easy, but if you make a mistake you could simultaneously damage your processor and motherboard. The trick is [...]
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Building a PC: Installing a Core 2 CPU
July 24th, 2010 · No Comments · How To Setup
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Intel Processor Speeds Explained
July 2nd, 2010 · No Comments · CPU, Introductions
Are you looking to purchase a computer with an Intel processor? If so, you need to make sure you understand Intel processor speeds before opening up your wallet. This brief guide will help you figure out how what processor is best for you.
Intel CPU Processor Speeds
One of the most important components of any computer is [...]
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Intel Core i7-980X Extreme: Hello, Six-Core Computing
March 31st, 2010 · No Comments · Advanced Topics, How To
If the processor market was a game of King of the Hill…no, that’s too easy.
The fact of the matter is that Intel currently sells the fastest CPUs. Its quad-core Core i5 and Core i7s are unmatched in the desktop space—and that’s precisely the reason you pay more for them than the dual-core, Clarkdale-based Core i3 [...]
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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 really [...]