Everyone has heard that mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell. Well, the central processing unit (CPU) is the powerhouse of the computer. It's the brain, and without a CPU in your computer, ...

A CPU, or central processing unit, is like the brain of any computer or mobile device. CPUs receive data from every other part of the device, and then decide how and when to launch apps, display ...

‘CPU’ is an acronym which stands for central processing unit and, in a broad sense, it does exactly what it says on the tin, working as the main component responsible for processing information in ...

Whenever we discuss computers, one term that frequently appears is ‘CPU’. Whether you are buying a new laptop, setting up a desktop, or learning about the basics of computers, you will surely come ...

Delidding a CPU is the process of removing its integrated heat spreader, or IHS. This is quite a drastic procedure and runs the risk of damaging or even breaking your processor. But — and it’s a big ...

PC freezing, going slow, or running into hitches where it shouldn’t? Even if you have one of the best processors, high CPU usage could be to blame. Unfortunately, if you aren’t too computer savvy, ...

In the eighties, computer processors became faster and faster, while memory access times stagnated and hindered additional performance increases. Something had to be done to speed up memory access and ...

A computer, if you think about it, is pretty much just a box that we've tricked into thinking with the power of electricity, the same stuff that powers our own brains. The thing about electricity, as ...

I've been buying and using CPUs for PC gaming for over three decades, so now you can learn from the mistakes I've made in the past.

AMD's Ryzen processors are the equivalent to Intel's Core i3/i5/i7/i9. They have a somewhat similar number-grading scheme, e.g. "Ryzen 5" is their mid-tier offering like an Intel i5 is. To do a proper ...

A good temperature for your desktop computer's CPU is around 120℉ when idle, and under 175℉ when under stress. If you're using a laptop, you should look for CPU temperatures between 140℉ and 190℉. If ...