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