An explanation of “dual core” CPU / Processors
Article Technical Level: Novice One of the latest trends in CPU / processor technology is “dual core” or “multi core” processors. Processors previously designed all sit on one chip, with one core. The core does all the logic and thinking while the “chip” connects the core to the rest of the system and handles the [...]
An explanation of DDR versus DDR2
Article Technical Level: Intermediate RAM: Vendors randomly decide to list their ram speeds based on a “PCXXXX” standard or a MHz standard, they convert based on a formula related to data transfer rates. PC2100 = 266 MHz, PC3200 = 400 MHz, PC4200 = 533 MHz, PC5300 = 667 MHz, PC6400 = 800 MHz. There is [...]
