Questions tagged [cpu]
The part of a computer responsible for performing computations, often referred to as a processor.
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Dual CPU Socket Motherboard for AMD Phenom II X4 [closed]
I have my eyes on the AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz at NewEgg. I want to build me an 8 core machine. Is there any motherboards out there that will take 2 of these AMD beasts? The ...
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Does Lapping a CPU / Heatsink actually drop the temp?
i've been watching some YouTube vids about Lapping a CPU. I've never heard of this modding technique before and, though extreame, I was wondering if it acutally works?
Assuming you lap your cpu and/...
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Is it possible to use an Intel Q8400 CPU in my ASUS P5N-EM HDMI mobo?
I have an ASUS P5N-EM HDMI motherboard. Currently, it's using an oldish P4 cpu. Works fine.
I just received a spankin' new Core2 Quad Processor Q8400 a few mins ago. Unopened, in the box.
I have no ...
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Can a 32 bit OS run in a 64 bit processor?
What's the difference between 32 bit OS and 64 bit OS? Can a 32 bit OS run in a 64 bit processor?
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Does the Intel i7 offer real improvement over its predecessors? [closed]
As the questions title asks, do the new processors from Intel offer real, as in noticeable, improvement over the previous quad core ones? What does the i7 actually offer that is new or is it simply a ...
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Can I reduce the CPU speed of my MacBook when on battery?
I've got a MacBook with a Core 2 Duo CPU. I've got CoreDuoTemp installed which can show the current speed of the CPU. It appears to always show:
Mini : 1.0 GHz
Maxi : 2.0 GHz
Current : 2.0 GHz
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How fast is each core in a dual-core processor?
My Macbook has a 2.4 GHz dual core processor. Because it has two separate cores, that means it can execute two functions at once, right?
So does that mean each core is approx. 1.2GHz each (for a ...
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Maximum CPU Temperature for Core 2 Duo E6400
What is considered to be the highest safe CPU temperature when overclocking?
I have a Core 2 Duo E6400 overclocked to 2.85GHz with 1.2vCore. This runs at 29C idle and 45C under load. These ...
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Why would my computer start booting then suddenly turn off?
I removed the CPU heatsink/fan unit from my desktop computer and put it back.
Now when I turn on the computer, it starts to boot, gets to where it starts checking devices, then just turns off ...
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CPU Cores: The more the better?
I currently have a dual-core processor at work and a quad-core at home. I've noticed both PCs are pretty equal as far as launching applications/surfing the web.
The difference I can see is that my ...
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Should I choose 32 or 64 bit for Linux?
I own a Linux workstation which currently has 4 GB of RAM and planning to go for 8 GB in the near future. CPU is a Core2Quad Q9550.
Should I install a 32 or 64 bit variant of Linux?
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How do Xeon processors differ from regular processors?
Yes I know that Xeons are meant for server use, require different motherboards and you can have more than one of them in a box.
But technically how is a Xeon processor itself different from a regular ...
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What are the benefits of a dual-core CPU over a quad-core in a desktop PC?
I know that in most cases when you buy a dual-core CPU for the same price you could get a quad-core, you end up getting 2 cores that are faster individually than the 4 cores individually in the quad-...
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