PC components explained: learn what each part does, their functions, and how CPU, GPU, storage, and cooling impact performance and longevity.

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The main processor (CPU, “Central Processing Unit”), the main memory (RAM, “Random-Access Memory”), and the dedicated graphics card with its graphics processor (GPU, “Graphics Processing Unit”) are ...

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With the growth of mobile devices and ultra-thin notebooks, not to mention the growing focus on more energy-efficient data centers, microprocessors and graphics processors have evolved at a fast pace.

Building your own computer or upgrading the individual components can be a daunting task. There are numerous aspects that need to be compatible, reliable and powerful enough for your electronic ...