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 Processor Speeds Explained
July 2nd, 2010 · No Comments · CPU, Introductions
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What is the Difference between RAM and Processor Power?
June 16th, 2010 · No Comments · CPU, Comparisons, Memory
If you’ve been meaning to upgrade your machine, yet are unsure what to choose between CPU and RAM, read onwards for help. This article will provide information on what each component does and on the differences in performance as a result of these upgrades.
Often, the first things which come to mind when thinking of upgrading [...]
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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 [...]
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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Cache Coherency
March 31st, 2010 · No Comments · Advanced Topics, How To, Introductions, Technology
Introduction
I’ve written a couple of articles on multi-core technology recently; one was on multi-core CPUs and one was on multi-core programming. Seeing as how I have got multi, multi-core thoughts floating around in my head I thought I would write another article on the topic. This article will discuss cache coherency as it relates to [...]
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Processor Cooling Basics
March 14th, 2010 · No Comments · CPU, Cooling, 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 really [...]
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, to [...]
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