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Level 3 (L3) cache | specialized memory that works hand-in-hand with L1 and L2 cache to improve computer performance. |
liquid cooling system | A liquid cooling system is a technique used to keep a computer processor's temperature low using water |
memory cache | RAM memory cache that is set aside as a specialized buffer storage that is continually updated |
MMX (Multimedia Extensions) | a meaningless initialism trademarked mmx by Intel |
multi-core processing | a single computing component with two or more independent actual central processing units (called "cores") |
multiplier | the speed ratio between the CPU and the FSB multiplier |
multiprocessor | the use of two or more multiprocessor central processing units (CPUs) within a single computer system |
octo | octo |
overclocking | the process of making a computer or component operate faster than the clock frequency specified by the manufacturer |
PowerNow! | speed throttling and power saving technology of AMD's processors used in laptops. |
processor frequency | specifies the operating (internal) frequency of CPU's core. |
quad core | a chip with four independent units called quad cores that read and execute CPU (central processing unit) instructions |
S1 state | All S1 processor caches are flushed, and the CPU(s) stops executing instructions. |
S2 state | CPU s2 powered off. Dirty cache is flushed to RAM. |
S3 state | Commonly s3 referred to as Standby, Sleep, or Suspend to RAM. RAM remains powered |
static RAM (SRAM) | a type of SRAM that holds its data without external refresh, for as long as power is supplied to the circuit. |
stop errors | A stop error occurs when Windows XP Professional stops responding |
thermal compound | is thermal a viscous fluid substance, originally with properties akin to grease, which increases the thermal conductivity of a thermal interface by filling microscopic air-gaps present due to the imperfectly flat and smooth surfaces of the components |
triple core | A single chip with three triple core distinct processors that work simultaneously. |