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