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Why must processors still support the older and less efficient technologies?
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∙ 13y ago
people cant afford the newer technologies many a time.
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Are there processors with 1 GHz FSB?
Plenty of older processors have had 1GHz FSB. Intel Celeron is one of them.
When a new computing technology is invented by Intel or AMD why must their processors still support the older and less efficient technologies?
People DO want to upgrade, and it's much easier to upgrade from current technology, piece by piece. You also have to consider that new firmware must be tested thoroughly for a new processor, and often an OS or some software will not install on hardware it won't recognize, in case someone wants to install last year's software.
What is the link between computer hardware and microprocessor?
Motherboard? or the connection technology? Older processors FSB, qpi, HT. newer Intel processors PCIE.
Which processor is used in Linux for desktops?
Linux can be run on a variety of processors, including several that have been used for desktop systems. The most notable would be Intel and AMD x86 processors, as well as PowerPC processors (used in older Macs. ) Other processors used in desktop systems now or in the past and supported by Linux include Motorola 68k processors, Alpha processors, MIPS processors, and ARM processors.
What are the functions of a CPU slot?
CPU slot(s) and/or socket(s)The type of CPU slot or socket determines which processors the motherboard can use. The most popular CPU connectors are Socket 370 (late-model Intel Pentium III and Celeron processors), Socket A (AMD Athlon and Duron), Socket 478 (current Celeron and Pentium 4), Socket 423 (old-style Pentium 4), Slot 1 (old-style Pentium II/III and Celeron), Slot A (older-style Athlon), and the obsolete Socket 7 (Intel Pentium and AMD K6-* processors). Some motherboards have two or more CPU connectors, allowing them to support multiple processors. A few motherboards have both Slot 1 and Socket 370 connectors, allowing them to support either type of CPU (but not both at once).There are three versions of Socket 370, which differ in pinouts and which processors they support. Early Socket 370/PPGA motherboards support only older Mendocino-core Celeron processors. Later Socket 370/FC-PGA motherboards support Coppermine-core Pentium III FC-PGA processors and Coppermine128-core Celeron FC-PGA processors. The final Socket 370 motherboards, which Intel refers to as "Universal" models, support any Socket 370 processor, including Tualatin-core Pentium III and Celeron processors. Although Socket 370 is now obsolescent, tens of millions of Socket 370 systems remain in use. When you upgrade such a system it is important to check the documentation to determine which Socket 370 variant that system uses.
Why do computer manufacturers typically make their new processors backward compatible with earlier processors?
So programs written for the older processor can be used on the new one without modification.
What material is used to built processor or chips?
Modern processors and computer components use silicone. Older processors such as the 80486 and Pentium used ceramic on the original chips, and switched to silicone.
How does General Motors integrate technology into its operations?
They bend, weld, and mold metal, the processes and tools used for these activities are technologies. As technologies for these activities improve the new technologies replace older ones.
What is the efficiency of a TV?
Flat screens are very efficient however older televisions (box ones) are not efficient at all.
What older CPU will fit into new i7 sockets?
Only I7 CPU family, no other processors.
Windows works with processors made by?
Intel, AMD, Transmeta, and VIA. Older versions of Windows also supported the various clones that were available around their time of release, such as those by Texas Instruments, IBM, Rise, Chips and Technologies, Fujitsu, Harris, NEC, Siemens, UMC, IDT, and SGS-Thomson.
Which operating system supports Intel Xeon E5620?
Most operating systems should be able to run on this processor. Support need not be explicit; Intel processors are backwards compatible, so software written for an older processor can run on a newer one.
