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1. A small, high-speed memory used to store frequently accessed data and instructions.
2. Increasing the operating frequency of a CPU beyond its default specifications to achieve higher performance, often requiring improved cooling solutions.
3. The physical size and shape of a motherboard, which determines its compatibility with computer cases and other hardware components.
4. The ability of GPUs to perform multiple computations simultaneously, greatly increasing their processing power and efficiency.
5. A CPU architecture that includes multiple independent processing cores on a single chip.
6. Slots on a motherboard where expansion cards, such as graphics cards, sound cards, and network cards, can be inserted to enhance the functionality of the computer.
7. A substance applied between a CPU and a heatsink to enhance thermal conductivity.
8. A dedicated type of memory used by GPUs to store and access data related to graphics processing.
9. A method of cooling a CPU or other components using a liquid, typically circulating it through tubes and a radiator to dissipate heat more effectively.
10. A list of all the instructions that a CPU can execute.
11. Connectors on a motherboard that provide power to various components, including the CPU, graphics card, and storage devices.
12. A rendering technique to generate realistic images by tracing the path of light rays and simulating their interactions with objects.
13. An integrated circuit that contains the processing unit of a computer.
14. A technique used by CPUs to improve instruction throughput by overlapping the execution of multiple instructions.
15. A device used to dissipate heat away from a component, such as a CPU, by increasing its surface area.
16. A type of heatsink with extended metal fins that increase the surface area for better heat dissipation from a CPU or other hot components.
17. The primary component of a computer that executes instructions and performs calculations.