the brains of your system; therefore as a key component you need to understand processor benchmarks when building your system
What is cpu
100
This is the controller for components such as the PCI slots, onboard audio, and USB connections.
What is southbridge
100
manipulates the data coming through the processor.
What is a datapath
100
a hardware device that allows information to be stored and retrieved on a computer.
What is RAM Moduels
100
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What is 100 POINTS
200
The first microprocessor created in 1971
What is intel 4004
200
a circuit that connects one part of the motherboard to another
What is bus speed
200
generates control signals that direct the operation of memory and the datapath.
What is a control
200
a type of disk storage composed of a disk of thin and flexible magnetic storage medium, sealed in a rectangular plastic enclosure lined with fabric that removes dust particles.
What is floppy
200
the first computer was invented by
What is Charles Babbage
300
A processor will perform three basic functions:
What is Arithmetic, move data and jump
300
a programmable machine that can execute a list of instructions, and respond to new instructions based on the results.
What is a computer
300
holds instructions and most of the data for currently executing programs
What is memory
300
a computer case used for active cooling
What is system fan
300
the first electro-mechanical binary programmable computer
What is The Z1
400
These two brands have been battling back and forth for years trying to gain an edge and more market share, and probably will continue on for years to come
What is Intel And AMD
400
The main secondary storage in a computer.
What is hard drive
400
external devices such as keyboards, mice, disks, and networks that provide input to the processor.
What is a input
400
an electronic device that incorporates either a fan or a peltier device to keep a hot component such as a processor cool.
What is heat sink
400
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500
The most important thing to recognize about processor architecture is that there are two main parts to it
What is Arithmetic Logic Unit and the Control Unit
500
This allows communication between the CPU and the system memory and PCI-E slots.
What is northbridge
500
external devices such as displays, printers, disks, and networks that receive data from the processor
What is a output
500
converts mains AC to low-voltage regulated DC power for the internal components of a computer