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1. The primary component of a computer that executes instructions and performs calculations.
2. A type of heatsink with extended metal fins that increase the surface area for better heat dissipation from a CPU or other hot components.
3. An integrated circuit that contains the processing unit of a computer.
4. 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.
5. A rendering technique to generate realistic images by tracing the path of light rays and simulating their interactions with objects.
6. The ability of GPUs to perform multiple computations simultaneously, greatly increasing their processing power and efficiency.
7. A CPU architecture that includes multiple independent processing cores on a single chip.
8. A device used to dissipate heat away from a component, such as a CPU, by increasing its surface area.
9. The rate at which a CPU can execute instructions, measured in cycles per second.
10. A substance applied between a CPU and a heatsink to enhance thermal conductivity.
11. Slots on a motherboard where memory modules (RAM) can be inserted to provide additional memory for the computer.
12. The central processing unit (CPU) is the primary component of a computer that performs most of the processing inside the computer.
13. The specific type of memory used by GPUs to store and retrieve data required for video processing and rendering.
14. A technique used by CPUs to improve instruction throughput by overlapping the execution of multiple instructions.
15. The physical size and shape of a motherboard, which determines its compatibility with computer cases and other hardware components.
16. Connectors on a motherboard that provide power to various components, including the CPU, graphics card, and storage devices.
17. 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.
18. A dedicated type of memory used by GPUs to store and access data related to graphics processing.