Computer CPUs: The Heart of the Machine

2007-03-08 10:33:40

( Computers )



THE CHIP THAT COULD

Computer CPUs are the heart of any computer system. CPUs or central processing units determine and define the power of your system to perform certain applications and functions.

The speed and capacity of computer CPUs have grown tremendously over the last few years; and they are still growing at rates that are very difficult to keep up with. In fact, a brand-new system that you have just bought will be outmoded in a matter of months as faster, better computer CPUs flood the market on a regular basis.

There are many types of CPUs depending on the role that a computer is expected to perform. For high performance loads such as server functions, Intel Xeon processors are options you may want to consider because these CPUs have been specifically designed to perform server functions that ordinary desktop CPUs may find difficult to handle.

SERVER VERSUS DESKTOP

A server is basically a computer that bridges and facilitates communication among multiple computers. Computer CPUs performing this role is a dedicated system that does not do anything else but integrate multiple computer systems into a single, seamless operating machine. This set-up is usually seen on businesses where desktops are connected with one another to make interaction easier and faster.

Server CPUs are very expensive, so much more than desktop processors because they are required to perform under heavier application loads. Also, a server CPU must be able to maintain this level of high performance on a consistent basis, because all computers on a server network depend on it. If the server is down, then the other entire computer network will fail as well, affecting operations and productivity.

Desktop CPUs on the other hand are the systems we are more familiar with. Intel and AMD CPUs are among the more common and recognized brands of processors that drive computers.


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