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CPU, which stands for Central Processing Unit. Intel is probably the worlds largest producer of CPUs, which are now used in both PCs and Apple Mac computers.
The term CPU is also sometimes used to refer to the whole computer case containing the CPU and other components.
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Is also called the processor?
The CPU is also known as the processor. A processor is the major factor to consider in how fast a computer can process data.
What was the name of the first processor chip used in what is considered today to be the first personal computer?
Intel 4004
The part of the computer that does the calculations?
Processor. It is sometimes called "Central Processing Unit" or CPU.
What is electronic computer?
The definition of an electronic computer is a machine for performing calculations automatically. They are sometimes called processor and are designed to perform operations and accept data.
What was Microsoft's first computer language program written for a personal computer called?
Microsoft BASIC, it was for the MITS Altair 8800 kit.
What is the main chip in a computer called?
processor
Do computer and chip manufacturers use the term microprocessor to refer to a personal computer processor chip?
microprocessor
The term -PC- stands for what?
personal computer
Is also called the processor?
The CPU is also known as the processor. A processor is the major factor to consider in how fast a computer can process data.
What was the name of the first processor chip used in what is considered today to be the first personal computer?
Intel 4004
What is a PowerPC Mac?
Hi, PowerPC mac is a mac computer that has a powerPC processor. Note PowerPC = Power Performance Computing(Not Personal Computer!)
Why does a pc run slow?
If you have massive quantities of pornography on your personal computer, it may slow down your processor and essentially the majority of your computer's functions.
Can you change a Mac to a PC?
A PC is a Personal Computer. A Mac is a personal computer. A Mac is a PC. A Mac with an Intel processor can run the Windows operating system (or Linux or many others) if needed.
What is the main component in a computer chip?
The main component of modern computer chips is Silicon.
What are the quality of a good computer personnel?
use a personal computer with medium technology processor with minimum 1 G memory.use office application for work.
What is the combinations of operating system and processor in a computer called?
platform
What are the characteristics of various personal computer processors?
One of the characteristics of various personal computer processors is that they are the brain of the computer. They are responsible for dealing with software and hardware instructions that run on the computer. Most of processor chips are rectangle or square with one side being notched.
