The central processing unit carries out each instruction of the program in sequence, to perform the basic arithmetical, logical, and input/output operations of the system. This term has been in use in the computer industry at least since the early 1960s. The form, design and ...
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Can I change from a dual core processor to a quad core without Windows 7 giving me any grief?
Assuming the motherboard and bios are all ready to go, can I change from a dual core processor to a quad core without Windows 7 giving me any grief?
Thanks
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What is the impact of running the CPU at 100% for long periods at a time? [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
Is it ok to have 100% CPU usage constantly
I recently upgraded computers and with this upgrade I decided to try Seti@Home to run in the background. I was watching the ...
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Are there significant problems with the AMD FX Bulldozer processors?
I'm considering buying one, because of the great price.
Though the advertised specs and features are enough to more than justify the price, some reviews and benchmarks I've read have a very 'mixed' ...
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Hardware issue: computer plays beep sounds at startup, and then turns off
Turns out that after moving, my computer got damaged somehow. I installed my computer 2 days ago. I didn't check the state of the hardware parts and turned the pc on recklessly, not realizing that the ...
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1answer
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How does cpu speed stepping effect the cpu usage percentages reported in (for example) htop?
How does cpu speed stepping effect the cpu usage percentages reported in (for example) htop? How about the normal top?
So, if my cpu is stepped down to 800mhz with a full speed of 2ghz, does 5% used ...
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mpirun -np N, what if N is larger than my core number?
Say I have a 4-core workstation, what would linux (Ubuntu) do if I execute
mpirun -np 9 XXX
Q1. Will 9 run immediately together, or they will run 4 after 4?
Q2. I suppose that using 9 is not good, ...
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Does the Asus P8Z68-V LX support 3rd generation Intel Core I5 processors?
I'm having some trouble shopping for a hardware upgrade while trying to stay within budget.
According to the specifications on their web page, the P8Z68-V LX provides the following CPU supoprt:
...
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Toshiba Satellite L755 - CPU and GPU overheating
I'm at a little bit of a loss and wanted to try asking a question here :)
I own a satellite L755, the model which includes Blu ray player,Nvidia 525m,6GB Ram and a few more bells and whistles.
...
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2answers
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How to read and understand CPU specs? [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I read Intel CPU specs?
So I'm building myself a computer, and I know all the components and where they go, but I have no idea how to read and compare CPU ...
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Underclocking without BIOS option
I have never over/under/downclocked my laptop, however it is seriously suffering from overheating. I have cleaned it out and am running the fan at full speed the whole time. I also have turned the ...
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An absolute unit to indicate CPU speed?
Most advanced computer users know that you can't compare CPU speed by just comparing the clock speed, but that other factors are involved (only one of which is multicore, but that's easy to ...
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Is it possible to upgrade my laptop processor?
My computer is Acer Aspire 7250-0672. I have an AMD Dual-Core Processor E450. I want to find out if it's possible to upgrade it. If yes, what processor can I replace it with?
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Quad Core vs 8 Core [closed]
I am looking at a couple of computers. Both are AMD processor but one has an A8 Quad Core and the other has an FX 8 Core Processor and the rest of the specs are basically the same.
With that said: ...
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0answers
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How could I compare the java/eclipse effectivity of processors?
Benchmarks that I see around don't help to choose the optimal processor for work in java/eclipse. The only java benchmark that I have found is SciMark 2.0, but it is old and compares PCs, not ...
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1answer
41 views
Do both CPUs on a dual socket system need their own set of RAM?
I have a server motherboard with two sockets that support triple-channel memory. Each processor has 6 DIMMs. If I plan to use both CPUs, should I populate at least three of the DIMMs on each ...
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1answer
54 views
CPU suddenly overheating
One day, when I woke up and turned my computer on, it suddenly just became so slow, when I move the mouse it hangs then moves, hangs then moves, i turned off my pc and touch the insides of my cpu and ...
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1answer
73 views
Optimization Visual Studio build high frequency or number of cores
What is better for visual studio build ?
Dual Core CPU with HT and 3.0 ghz per core or quad core CPU with HT and 2.4 ghz per core ? Thank you. I consider buying a new laptop for development but I can ...
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1answer
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does ASUS AMD crossfire motherboard support intel core i5 cpu?
I would like to know if ASUS Crosshair V Formula AM3+ AMD 990FX motherboard ( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131735 ) support intel core i5 cpu?
In the manual it says:
CPU:
...
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Multi-core CPU: can I say I have a 3x2.1GHz=6.3GHz CPU?
I have an AMD A6-3500 three-core CPU. AMD System Monitor shows each core with a maximum 2100 MHz. This also shows in AMD OverDrive.
Does this processor run at the speed 3*2100 MHz?
Edit
Can I say ...
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1answer
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Hardware assisted virtualization on acer aspire 5935g
I would like to make hardware assisted virtualization work on my acer aspire 5935g. But my current configuration has Intel core 2 duo p7450 which doesnt support intel VT technology.
I'm wondering ...
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sabertooth 990fx wont start [closed]
i recently bought a new mother(sabertooth 990fx) and a new processor (fx4100) and ive installed my psu ram cpu and tried to turn on my pc but it turns on for less than a second and the red cpu led ...
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1answer
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If no cores are online in a CPU, it would be safe to turn off its fan?
I think the question is self explanatory:
I have a server (running Linux) which has 2 CPUs with 2 cores each. I know how to turn off cores and fans pragmatically. If for example, I turn off both ...
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0answers
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CPU cores all different temps [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
CPU Core Temperature Variation
Running i7 X980 and it has 6 cores to it. Idle is typically 32c-38c is that normally for the cores to have different temps like that? Is ...
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Find out what driver is causing resource usage
I have a problem with one of the device drivers - it constantly uses resources in a very strange way - one second nothing, the other one full 100%. It creates a saw-tooth pattern in the resource ...
0
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1answer
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What effect does a graphics card have on live streaming output?
I stream live events, with the cameras inputted through USB adapters, and the stream encoded with WireCast.
How much of an effect does the graphics card have on the output quality when live ...
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2answers
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Computer doesn't start, green light indicating whether the PC is on doesn't show anything
I have a problem with my PC. These are the symptoms:
CPU cooler makes 2x louder sounds
Green light indicating whether the PC is on doesn't show anything. The PC is on.
Red light (besides green one) ...
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2answers
46 views
Will replacing an on-board display card with a standalone display card generate less heat?
When I run some gaming applications, my computer which uses an on-board display card becomes very hot very quickly.
Do you think replacing an on-board display card with a standalone one will generate ...
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2answers
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Boot up troubles, power related - system always stable once booted
I've got a system that's been causing me a lot of trouble over the last few months. Below is a somewhat lengthy saga of my experience with it but it should hopefully provide some thorough problem ...
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1answer
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Intel Core i7 2600K has a core speed of 1596.35 MHz
I just bought a new Intel Core i7 2600K sandy bridge ,
it has a core speed of 1596.35 MHz using CPU-Z in normal use.
Does anyone know why is it that low ?
I checked some pictures from Google and ...
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3answers
716 views
What happens when you add a Graphics card to a i7 with build in graphics (e.g. HD 4000)
I'm thinking of upgrading my computer from an AMD Phenom II X4 955BE with a AMD Radeon HD 6800 Graphics card (not integrated) to using a Intel Core i7 3770. As I have no knowledge of integrated ...
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Upgrading mobile processor, socket confusion
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_G1
I have a Socket 989 rPGA (I think, Dell Inspiron D7010).
I have 3 questions that I could use some help with.
According to wikipedia, with Socket 989 rPGA can ...
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1answer
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MayaBench (rendering) only using 25% CPU; Other software uses 100%
So here's my frustration.
I have a
Intel 2600K 3.4Ghz OC @ 4.8Ghz
ASRock Z68 Extreme 4 Mobo
16GB 1600mhz DDR3 memory.
When i run MayaBench for rendering, I get this wierd bumpy shit.
while ...
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1answer
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Confused by CPU model
This seems like a candidate for someone posting a lmgtfy link as an answer, but I don't trust the info I'm finding.
I've got a Linux box that's been whirring away in my loft for quite some time, and ...
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L1 and L2 details for Intel Core 2 Duo 2.5MHz (MBP) [closed]
Various search engines, including Intel's own search, did not dig up the specifications for the memory system of the Core 2 Duo.
I have the basic info (e.g. 6MB L2 and 4096 page size) but I need ...
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Can 64-bit software run on 32-bit OS?
I have a 64-bit machine that has Windows 7 32-bit and Ubuntu 32-bit installed as a dual boot setup. Can I run 64-bit software on top of these 32-bit OSes, or are they a "bottleneck" limiting the true ...
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1answer
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Does Radeon HD3000 onboard graphic work with any CPU?
When I buy a barebone with "Integrated ATI Radeon HD3000", do these onboard graphics work with every CPU?
I am asking because I want to build a backup server, and I want to use an older, not so ...
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2answers
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Windows 7 Goes Down, but Machine still Running, eg, Fans, CPU, etc
I have a weird problem that has me baffled. A few days ago, my wife reported that, when she went to run a program for our daughter on an alternate login, my machine was "off." I asked her if she ...
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2answers
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Replaced CPU and black screen but no beep?
I'm having a bit of trouble with a GIGABYTE GA-MA78G-DS3H (rev. 2.0) motherboard. Recently when trying to clean my AMD Phenom II X 4 CPU, I dropped it and broke some pins.
I have now brought a ...
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2answers
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Processor overheats like crazy
I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask for this, but here we go:
I've had this current system for a little more than a year:
Asus P7P55D-E
Intel Core i5 760 (no overclock at all!) - stock ...
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0answers
193 views
CPU Fan Error during boot
I have recently built a new pc with the following specs:
Intel i7 2600k 3.4Ghz
16GB memory
Asus Sabertooth P67 motherboard
Zotac GeForce GTX 550Ti graphix card
OCZ Agility 3 128GB SSD
2TB 7200 RPM ...
0
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1answer
134 views
Match CPU and Memory frequency for AMD X4 FX-4100 3.6GHz
What memory type (1066 / 1333) should I buy for the AMD X4 FX-4100 3.6GHz processor? It's 3600 MHz with FSB of 2000 MHz as far as I know. Is it still relevant to match memory and cpu frequencies?
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What affects installation speed?
Super hardware noob here. My wife and I were installing a game on our laptops last night, from an installation file (not a disc). The game takes up about 7.6GB of HD space. My laptop installed the ...
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Is Dual or Triple/Quad core CPU better for .NET development? [closed]
I am wondering what my best option would be when it comes to choosing a new CPU for development purposes (primarily using Visual Studio). I am looking at mid-range (<£100) at the moment. The ...
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1answer
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When a non-vectored interrupt occurs,does the processor ever look up the vector table?
When a non-vectored interrupt occurs,does the processor ever look up the vector table ?
Talking of 8085 , is it different ?
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1answer
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Will Ivy Bridge Xeon's be compatible with Sandy Bridge motherboards?
I'm putting together a new server. I'm looking at the Xeon E3-1270 processor. I see that the the new ivy bridge line is coming out next week. The ivy bridge version of this chip will be called Xeon ...
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2answers
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Computer gives three beeps o starting and then no display
Today I turned on my desktop, and it did not turn on. Nothing was displayed on the monitor and
then i heard my computer give out 1 long beep followed by two short beeps. The monitor then just remains ...
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2answers
131 views
Minimum system requirements for a thin-client PC?
How much RAM, CPU, Disk does a thin-client need in order for it to work on a terminal server like Ubuntu or Windows XP? (Network Boot).
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2answers
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Impact of the L3 cache on performance - worth a dual-processor system?
I will be purchasing a new high-end system, and I would like to have a better sense of whether a dual-processor Xeon system (I am looking at the new, high-end Xeon E5-2687W) might, realistically, ...
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1answer
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Is processor speed more important or a didicated graphics card [closed]
Is processor speed more important or a didicated graphics card in a laptop.
1st laptop: 2nd Gen. Intel Core i3 (2310M), 2.1 GHz, 4GB DDR3 RAM and a 1GB Nvidia N12P-GV Optimus Graphics card
2nd ...
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1answer
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Getting a new CPU and motherboard [closed]
I have the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.40GHz, 8MB Cache, 1066MHz FSB, Kentsfield, Quad-Core, Socket 775, Processor and it has been nothing short of amazing since 2007. I'm now looking at the Intel Core ...
