By Jeffrey Frasco

New technologies are always becoming old ones with the passage of time and the development of improved versions. This holds true for computer components, particularly central processing units or CPUs. Next generation CPUs always follow a downward path from fame. With the release of a new line of CPUs, the old “next generation” CPUs become standard CPUs and are eventually rendered obsolete.

One important development in CPU technology is the upgrade from 32-bit processing to 64-bit processing. A 64-bit processor was made possible with the release of the dual core and multi-core processors. Intel’s Pentium D dual core processor and its big brother, the Core 2 Duo dual core processor, were released just one year apart that many are unable to tell the difference between the two.

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By Jeffrey Frasco

So you intend to build your very own computer! There are many parts needed to build a computer. One of the most essential computer components that you should carefully consider when building your own rig is the central processing unit (CPU), or simply, the processor.

The processor acts as the brains of your computer. It executes your programs and applications. You will need it to run your favorite software games and your office application suite. If you are building a gaming computer, it is vital that you get a fast and modern CPU.

It is not a wise ides to scrimp on cash when it comes to the CPU because your computer’s abilities will greatly be hampered by a low-end processor. In the interest of building a computer that can run efficiently, try to get the most powerful processor that you can afford.

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