Chapter 4. Processors
The
processor, also called the
microprocessor or CPU (for
Central Processing Unit), is the brain of the
PC. It performs all general computing tasks and coordinates tasks
done by memory, video, disk storage, and other system components. The
CPU is a very complex chip that resides directly on the motherboard
of most PCs, but may sometimes reside on a daughtercard that connects
to the motherboard via a dedicated specialized slot.
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