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The processor. More correctly, the CPU (Central Processing Unit). It's almost always located underneath a vaned metal block known as a heatsink, generally near the top and to the aft of the case. Components used primarily processing: * Processor or CPU (Cental Processing Unit), the computer's most important chip * Chipset that supports the processor by controlling many motherboard activities

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