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CPU-perstars!
100
What does a PSU do?
Converts AC power to DC power for PC components.
100
What two solid components are typically attached to the CPU to keep it cool?
A heat sink and CPU fan.
100
What’s the key difference between HDDs and SSDs?
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SSDs have no moving parts and offer faster performance.
100
What does RAM do in a computer?
Temporarily stores data for fast access by the CPU.
100
What does the CPU do with instructions? (Four steps)
Fetches, decodes, executes, and writes back results.
200
What is the main benefit of a modular power supply?
(Ambush!)
It reduces cable clutter, improving airflow and cooling.
200
What does thermal paste do?
(Ambush!)
It fills air gaps to improve heat transfer from the CPU to the heat sink.
200
What is RAID 1 also known as? (What raid technique does it employ)
(Ambush!)
Mirroring, where data is duplicated across two drives.
200
What is dual-channel memory?
(Loot roll!)
A configuration using two memory modules to double data bandwidth.
200
What is the difference between RISC and CISC architectures?
(Ambush!)
RISC uses simpler instructions; CISC uses more complex ones.
300
What does the 80 PLUS certification indicate?
(Heal or loot roll!)
A PSU's energy efficiency under various loads.
300
What’s the purpose of a case fan?
(Heal or loot roll!)
To improve airflow and expel heat from inside the case.
300
What type of storage is used in SSDs, in place of the magnetic write that HDDs would use?
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Flash memory.
300
How do you match memory modules to a motherboard?
(Heal or loot roll!)
By matching the DDR type and checking slot compatibility.
300
What is Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT, generic) or hyperthreading (intel)?
(Heal or loot roll!)
A CPU feature that allows one core to handle multiple threads.
400
Why is PSU wattage rating important?
It must match the system’s power needs to avoid instability or damage.
400
What is one advantage of liquid cooling over air cooling?
It offers more efficient and quieter cooling.
400
What is the advantage of using RAID 5 over RAID 1?
It provides both fault tolerance and better storage efficiency.
400
What is ECC RAM used for?
Detecting and correcting memory errors in critical systems.
400
What’s the key difference between LGA and PGA sockets?
(Loot roll!)
LGA has pins on the socket; PGA has pins on the CPU.
500
What is the function of a redundant power supply?
It provides backup power to prevent system downtime in case of PSU failure.
500
What maintenance does an open-loop liquid cooling system require?
Periodic draining, cleaning, and refilling.
500
Portomancer! Provides a 100 point shield! How does RAID 10 combine the benefits of RAID 0 and RAID 1?
By striping data across mirrored pairs for speed and redundancy.
500
What happens if you mix memory speeds?
The system runs at the speed of the slowest module.
500
Why are server CPUs like Intel Xeon or AMD EPYC used in data centers?
For features like ECC support, high core counts, and reliability.