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What is a CPU, and what does it do?

You might call it the brains of the operation.

Yes, overclocking can damage your CPU - here are the warning signs

Overclocking is largely safe for enthusiast-level computing or PC gaming, but it will reduce the overall lifespan of your CPU ...
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Why must people continue to refer to the computer as the "CPU" or the "Base"

Here is what CPU is: Abbreviation of central processing unit, and pronounced as separate letters. The CPU is the brains of the computer. Sometimes referred to simply as the processor or central ...