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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Level 3 (L3) cache | memory further from from the proccessor core closer than cache 2 |
| liquid cooling system | a method to cool overclocked proccessors uses small pump inside the computer |
| memory cache | a small amount of faster ram that stores recently retrieved data |
| MMX (Multimedia Extensions) | multimedia instructions built into intel rpoccessors |
| multi-core processing | a proccesor technology where mulit core proccesor house contains 2 |
| multiplier | the factor by which the bus speed or frequency |
| multiprocessor | a system that contains 1 or more proccessors |
| octo | a procesor package that conttains 8 coresand supports 16 instructions at once |
| overclocking | running a processor at higher frequency than is recommened by the manufacturer |
| PowerNow! | an AMD tech that increases performance but lowers power requirments |
| processor frequency | the frequency at which the CPU operates usually in GHz |
| quad core | Processor package with 4 cores |
| S1 state | saving mode when the harddrive and monitor are turned off |
| S2 state | power saving mode where the hardrive monitor and processor are turned off |
| S3 state | (sleep Mode) when everything turns off but you can turn it on by touching the keyboard |
| static RAM (SRAM) | RAM chips that retain info with out need for refreshing |
| stop errors | an error that is severe enough to stop all processes |
| thermal compound | A cream like substance placed between the bottmom cooler heat-sink and top of the processor |
| triple core | a proccesor package that contains 3 core processors |
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