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L1 cache   memory on the processor die used as a cache to improve processor performance  
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l2 Cache   memory in the processor but not on the processor die.  
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L3 cache   cache memory further from the processor core than level 2 cache.  
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hyper-threading   the intel technology that allows each logical processor within the processor package to handle and individual thread.  
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Hyper Transport   The AMD technology that allows each logical processor within the processor package to handle an individual thread in parallel with other threads being handled by other processors.  
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Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)   Specification developed by intel.  
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back-side bus (BSB)   The portion of a processors internal bus that connects the processor to the internal memory cache.  
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case fan   a fan inside a computer case used to draw air out of or into the case.  
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Centrino   a technology used by intel whereby the processor, chipset, and wireless network adapter are interconnected as a unit which improves laptop performance.  
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chassis air guide (CAG)   a round air duct that helps to pull and direct fresh air from outside.  
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Cool’n’Quiet   a feature of AMD processors that lowers power requirements and helps keep a system quiet.  
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Cooler   A combination cooling fan and heat sink mounted on the top or side of a processor to keep it cool.  
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DRAM   Dynamic Ram  
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dual-core processing   A processor package that contains two core processors.  
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST)   A processor feature  
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Execute disable bit   a processor security feature by Intel that prevents software from executing.  
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front-side bus (FSB)   system bus  
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heat sink   a piece of metal, with cooling fins that can be attached to or mounted.  
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internal bus   the bus inside the cpu.  
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liquid cooling system   A method to cool overclocked processors.  
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memory cache   a small amount of faster RAM that stores recently retrieved data.  
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MMX (Multimedia Extensions)   Multimedia instructions built Intel processors to add better processing.  
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multi-core processing   A processor technology whereby the processor housing contains two or more processors.  
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multiplier   The factor by which the bus speed or frequency is multiplied to get the CPU clock speed.  
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multiprocessor   System that contains more then one processor.  
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octo core   A processor package that contains eight cores and supports 16 instructions at once.  
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overclocking   Running a processor at a higher frequency than is recommended by the manufacture.  
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PowerNow   An AMD technology that increases performance and lowers requirements for processors.  
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processor frequency   The frequency at which the CPU operates. `  
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quad core   A processor package that contains four cores and supports eight instructions at once.  
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S1 state   The ACPI power saving mode and hard drive and monitor are turned off.  
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S2 state   The ACPI power saving mode where the hard drive , monitor and processor are turned off.  
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S3 state   The ACPI power saving mode where everything is shut down.  
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static RAM (SRAM)   Static RAM  
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stop errors   An error at the kernal level that is severe enough to cause the operating system to stop all processors.  
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thermal compound   A creamlike substance that is placed at the bottom of the cooler heatsink.  
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triple core   A processor package that contains three core processors  
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