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The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the processor within the computer
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The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the processor within the computer. It is a microchip which carries out all of the searching, sorting, selecting and calculating within the computer. The CPU also has an internal clock which determines the maximum speed at which everything within the computer is done. CPUs run at different speeds measured in MHz. The Intel Pentium 4 shown above runs at a maximum of 2.2GHz. The most common CPUs in PCs are Celeron Processors and Pentium Processors both made by Intel. The CPU is plugged into the motherboard enabling it fast access to all devices especially ROM and RAM chips. Main Processing Unit Devices - Motherboard The Motherboard is the heart of the computer, into which everything plugs. When you buy a computer it usually has a Motherboard which already has a CPU, RAM, ROM, Ports and Connecting leads. The Hard Disk Drive and Floppy Disk Drive are connected directly to the Motherboard. Usually there are...
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