What is a multi-core CPU?
You’re looking to purchase a new computer, and you notice that many models include a “dual-core” CPU. What is a significant feature of a dual-core CPU?
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What laptop power-down mode is this?
Your laptop includes some power-down options, including one that can halt the operation of your computer but keep the CPU and memory powered. What power-down mode is this?
Which one of these CPUs is a 64-bit processor?
There have been many CPUs through the years, and the newest generation of CPUs is based on a 64-bit architecture. Which one of these CPUs is a 64-bit processor?
What CPU packaging uses a ZIF socket?
What kind of CPU packaging is designed to fit into a ZIF socket?
The mystery of the slow CPU
Your laptop computer is rated to run at 2 GHz, but the information in the Control Panel’s System applet shows the CPU running at 900 MHz. What might explain this discrepancy?
Selecting, Installing, and Troubleshooting CPUs
A CompTIA A+ professional is required to understand the details behind selecting, installing, and troubleshooting a personal computer CPU. In this module, we’ll discuss the decision making process for CPU selection, CPU installation techniques, and some tips and tricks for troubleshooting potential CPU problems.
A History of CPUs
The history of the modern CPU is a mix of technical prognostication, very smart people, and a drive to expand on our vision of the future. In this module, we’ll follow the path of CPU technology from the origin of the Pentium through the latest in processing technologies from Intel and AMD.
CPU Sockets
The configurations of CPUs onto a motherboard consist of a diverse set of slots, sockets, and connections. In this video, we’ll highlight some of these sockets types and show how a pin grid array processor fits into the zero insertion force sockets of today’s motherboards.
CPU Technologies
Modern technological advancements in CPU manufacturing have resulted in amazing increases in processing speed, but they’ve also introduced more complex computing architectures. In this module, we’ll discuss advanced features and technologies that have been integrated into today’s most popular CPUs.