Articles on CPU's (Central Processing Units) - buying advice and technical information.

Recent CPU Articles

Intel's Ivy Bridge CPU's - The Ivy Bridge processors from Intel are still marketed under the Core i7, i5 and i3 brand names but the new models have unique features to improve performance as well as efficiency in both CPU processing power and integrated graphics.

What Is your CPU - What exactly is a CPU and what does it do? A Basic guide to CPUs.

CPU Cache - What is your CPU's cache? How does it work and what purpose does it have? These questions and more answered.
 

Other CPU Articles

AMD Phenom CPU Comparison - Looking and the whole range of Phenom CPU's from AMD. From the Dual core right up to the Six core processors.

AMD CPU Identification - Using this guide you can tell exactly what you are getting from your AMD CPU. From its core type to the maximum die temperature, all from the part number.

CPU Comparison - Check the relevant specs and tech info on the latest CPU's compare cache size, voltages, transistor counts and prices plus more.

CPU Comparison Archive - Specs on processors that may of been discontinued or have been replaced by faster and newer models.

Why cool your CPU - What are the effects of not effectively cooling your CPU, well go in and find out, then buy a decent cooler ;).

CPU Cooling - How to keep your CPU cool. Heat is the enemy for your processor, especially if your are overclocking you will need the best cooling system for your PC.

CPU Maximum Temperatures - Most people ask what is a dangerous Temperature for your CPU. Well depending on the model it varies, this guide will show you the maximum usage temperatures. You should of course stay well below this figure.

Water Cooling - CPU's are getting faster and producing more heat. The need for a better cooling solution is growing. One of the most popular ones is Water cooling.