Introduction A CPU needs to be cool in order to perform at its best, and finding the right one is crucial to a cool, quiet, and fast machine. With power limits and TDPs rising, and with socket keep out zones
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Introduction A CPU needs to be cool in order to perform at its best, and finding the right one is crucial to a cool, quiet, and fast machine. With power limits and TDPs rising, and with socket keep out zones
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Photo by Sven Finger on Unisplash Basic Concept A motherboard connects the processor with its random access memory (RAM) throughout different variations of DIMM(Dual Inline Memory Module) topologies. On most consumer motherboards the RAM ICs are located on memory modules
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Last updated: 15-08-2021, revision 1.0 One of the critical functions of a motherboard is delivering power to the CPU. This is however often overlooked by buyers, and information about its components is frequently obfuscated by manufacturers for marketing purposes. The
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Last updated: 13-08-2021, revision 1.0a One of the critical functions of a motherboard is delivering power CPU and adjacent ICs. This is however often overlooked by buyers, and information about its components is frequently obfuscated by manufacturers for marketing purposes.