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  2. Computer hardware - Wikipedia

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    Because computer parts contain hazardous materials, there is a growing movement to recycle old and outdated parts. [66] Computer hardware contain dangerous chemicals such as lead, mercury, nickel, and cadmium. According to the EPA these e-wastes have a harmful effect on the environment unless they are disposed of properly.

  3. Central processing unit - Wikipedia

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    A CPU cache [71] is a hardware cache used by the central processing unit (CPU) of a computer to reduce the average cost (time or energy) to access data from the main memory. A cache is a smaller, faster memory, closer to a processor core , which stores copies of the data from frequently used main memory locations .

  4. File:CPU block diagram.svg - Wikipedia

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    2007-04-12 03:48 R. S. Shaw 260×360× (10716 bytes) Revision removing rounded corners from ALU; 2006-06-01 03:52 Booyabazooka 260×360× (12541 bytes) :''This vector image was converted from the original raster version: [[:Image:CPU block diagram.png]]'' ==Summary== Block diagram of a hypothetical simple CPU, showing instruction fetch, decode, data registers, ALU, and memory interface, and ...

  5. Category:Central processing unit - Wikipedia

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    Download QR code; Print/export Download as PDF; Printable version; In other projects Wikimedia Commons; ... Computer for operations with functions; Control register;

  6. Processor (computing) - Wikipedia

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    In computing and computer science, a processor or processing unit is an electrical component (digital circuit) that performs operations on an external data source, usually memory or some other data stream. [1]

  7. Control unit - Wikipedia

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    The control unit (CU) is a component of a computer's central processing unit (CPU) that directs the operation of the processor. A CU typically uses a binary decoder to convert coded instructions into timing and control signals that direct the operation of the other units (memory, arithmetic logic unit and input and output devices, etc.).

  8. List of microprocessors - Wikipedia

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    11 Computer Cowboys. 12 Cyrix. ... Download as PDF; Printable version; In other projects Wikidata item; ... Saturn Nibble CPU (4-bit) Hitachi

  9. Glossary of computer hardware terms - Wikipedia

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    A cache in a CPU or GPU servicing data load and store requests, mirroring main memory (or VRAM for a GPU). data storage A technology consisting of computer components and recording media used to retain digital data. It is a core function and fundamental component of computers. [1] device memory