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The Central Processing Unit
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Microprocessors, also called central processing units (CPUs), are
frequently described as the "brains" of a computer, because they act as the
central control for the processing of data in personal computers (PCs) and other
computers. Chipsets perform logic functions in computers based on Intel
proc ....
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....calculator. Ever since this first processor was introduced the market has done
nothing but soared to unbelievable highs. The first processor common in
personal computers was the 8088. This processor was introduced in June of 1978.
It could be purchased in three different clock speeds starting at 5 Megahertz
and going up to 10 Megahertz. This CPU had 29,000 transistors. Then came the
80286 and 80386 processors. The 386 was the first processor to be introduced in
the DX, SX, and SL versions..... |
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