CP102 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Random-Access Machine, Overclocking, Hyper-Threading
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Computers will work faster and cost less. Cpu capacity and speed will double every 2 years; once your computer is 2 years old, it is already obsolete. The system"s processor; attached to the motherboard. Makes sure that all computer instructions, calculations, and flow of information work seamlessly. The number of instructions that can be handled in 1 second. The number of cores the computer has. Core contains the parts of the cpu required for processing. How much multitasking the computer can do (higher number of cores, more multi-tasking) Controls when the cpu moves to the next stage of processing. Overclocking running the cpu at a faster speed than the manufacturer recommends. Control unit coordinates the activities of computers other tasks. Arithmetic logic unit (alu) performs arithmetic calculations; makes logic and comparison decisions. Comparing items to determine if one is greater than, less than, equal to, The cache memory or not equal to another.