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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Level 3 (L3) cache | cache memory further from the processor core than level 2 cash, but still in the processor package |
| liquid cooling system | A method to cool overclocked processors that use tubes and a liquid coolant to cool down the motherboard and its components |
| memory cache | a small amount of faster RAM that stores recently recieved data, in anticipation of what the CPU will request next, speeding it up |
| MMX (Multimedia Extensions) | Multimedia instructions built into intel processors to add functionality such as better processing of multimedia, SIMD support, and increased cash. |
| multi-core processing | a processor technology whereby the processor housing contains two or more processor cores that operate at the same frequency, but indepently of eachother |
| multiplier | the factor by which the bus speed or frequency is multiplied to get the CPU clock speed. |
| multiprocessor | a system that contains more than one processor |
| octo | a processor package that contains 8 cores and supports 16 instructions at once |
| overclocking | running a processor at a higher frequency then recommended which can result in an unstable system |
| PowerNow! | An AMD technology that increases performance and lowers power requirements for processors |
| processor frequency | the frequency at which the CPU operates |
| quad core | a processor package that contains 4 cores and supports 8 instructions at once |
| S1 state | the ACPI power saving mode where the harddrive and monitor are turned off and everything runs normally |
| S2 state | the ACPI power saving mode where the hard drive, monitor and processor are turned off |
| S3 state | ACPI power saving mode where everything is shut down except RAM and enough of the system to respond to a wake up call such as pressing the keyboard |
| static RAM (SRAM) | RAM chips that retain info withut the need for refreshing, as long as the computer's power is on. more expensive |
| stop errors | an error at the kernel level that is severe enough to cause the operating system to stopp all processes |
| thermal compound | a creamlike substance that is placed between the bottom of the cooler heatsink and the top of the processor to eliminate air pockets and to help draw heat off the processor |
| triple core | a processor package that contains 3 core processors, thus supporting 6 instructions at once |
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