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How to Choose a CPU With the Right TDP
Key Takeaways Official CPU TDP values don’t match real-life CPU heat output and power consumption. Real-life power usage found in professional CPU reviews is a much more reliable metric than official TDP values. When buying a CPU, depending on its power consumption, choose a CPU cooler and motherboard capable of keeping it cool and allowing it to run at its…
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What Is a CPU, and What Does It Do?
Key Takeaways The CPU (central processing unit) is the brain of your computer, processing instructions from programs and components. Modern CPUs use billions of microscopic transistors to interpret binary signals, enabling complex tasks at high speeds. Your CPU connects with other PC components through sockets and buses. The most important part of your computer, if you had to choose just…
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