Guide to the CPU - Central Processing Unit

Intel Core Processor Welcome to the guide to CPUs! As the core processor of your computer, the CPU (central processing unit) is a crucial part of your computer's power and abilities. In this guide you'll find articles that will help you make the most of your processor. Included below are Bright Hub's most popular and latest articles to help you find a good CPU, reviews for various AMD or Intel processors, and tips and step by step instructions for how to improve performance by utilizing techniques such as overclocking. Also you will find advice on how to monitor performance and temperature to make sure your CPU is performing optimally.

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Is My CPU Failing? How to Find Out

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How To Lower a Computer's CPU Usage

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The Best Software for Monitoring Processor Temperature

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Overclock with the AMD Overdrive Overclocking Utility

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