CPU
CPU
Definition
CPU (sē′pē′yo̵̅o̅′)
noun
central processing unit
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
Telecom Definition
The central computational and control unit of a computer system, the CPU controls the interpretation and execution of instructions.The CPU contains the arithmetic logic unit (ALU), which performs mathematical calculations, and the control unit, which retrieves instructions from memory, accepts calculations from the ALU, and executes the instructions. The CPU often is contained on a single silicon chip, known as a microprocessor. CPU commonly is interchangeable with microprocessor and processor.
CPU
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- use: And uses almost ALL cpu to actually log in.
- install: Over the last few days I have installed the cpu and heatsink into the motherboard to get it ready for installation.
- buy: I bought a new cpu for my pc online at ebuyer and they tried to deliver wehn I was at work on Tuesday.
- run: Try running single cpu on the octane and see what you get.
- replace: We replaced the cpu soak tested for 48 hours and charged him £ 19.95 and that was in April.
Preposition: for
- task: Hardware acceleration frees your CPU for other tasks, such as producing higher frame rates, so your games can run faster.
Adjective modifier
- new: Of course, Intel did have a few years to plan its comeback and sort out a new CPU and memory architecture.
- fast: Many retailers will push toward the fastest cpu you can afford, glossing over the rest of the system.
- single: Try running single cpu on the octane and see what you get.
- low: You can also output video to 1394 FireWire devices for high quality viewing with lower CPU and disk usage.
- less: The greater the number, the less cpu the process gets.
- more: Is it simply that we are relying on the fn below taking up more cpu?
Modifies a noun
- cooler: For those just looking for a quiet cpu cooler, I can't justify the £ 30 price tag.
- temp: Got amazing cpu temp results, air volume is 73 cfm for the fan = really low cpu temps at full load.
- utilization: There is a small latency in the Generator modules the reason is the cpu utilization during recording.
- usage: In some cases slowing the pc down with a 90 % cpu usage.
- upgrade: CPU Upgrades This motherboard can accommodate any of the following CPUs.
- node: Physical Location Both SRM systems are in A5 Lower, third rack of Compusys 2004 cpu nodes, lower half.
Noun used with modifier
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