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Crossword: CPU, GPU & Motherboard

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1. The primary component of a computer that executes instructions and performs calculations.

2. A list of all the instructions that a CPU can execute.

3. Increasing the operating frequency of a CPU beyond its default specifications to achieve higher performance, often requiring improved cooling solutions.

4. A rendering technique to generate realistic images by tracing the path of light rays and simulating their interactions with objects.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. A dedicated type of memory used by GPUs to store and access data related to graphics processing.

8. Slots on a motherboard where memory modules (RAM) can be inserted to provide additional memory for the computer.

9. Connectors on a motherboard that provide power to various components, including the CPU, graphics card, and storage devices.

10. A type of heatsink with extended metal fins that increase the surface area for better heat dissipation from a CPU or other hot components.

Down

11. A small, high-speed memory used to store frequently accessed data and instructions.

12. A technique used by CPUs to improve instruction throughput by overlapping the execution of multiple instructions.

13. A device used to dissipate heat away from a component, such as a CPU, by increasing its surface area.

14. The specific type of memory used by GPUs to store and retrieve data required for video processing and rendering.

15. The ability of GPUs to perform multiple computations simultaneously, greatly increasing their processing power and efficiency.

16. An integrated circuit that contains the processing unit of a computer.

17. A substance applied between a CPU and a heatsink to enhance thermal conductivity.


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