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1. Connectors on a motherboard that provide power to various components, including the CPU, graphics card, and storage devices.
2. A small, high-speed memory used to store frequently accessed data and instructions.
3. A technique used by CPUs to improve instruction throughput by overlapping the execution of multiple instructions.
4. The rate at which a CPU can execute instructions, measured in cycles per second.
5. A CPU architecture that includes multiple independent processing cores on a single chip.
6. A dedicated type of memory used by GPUs to store and access data related to graphics processing.
7. A substance applied between a CPU and a heatsink to enhance thermal conductivity.
8. A list of all the instructions that a CPU can execute.
9. A type of heatsink with extended metal fins that increase the surface area for better heat dissipation from a CPU or other hot components.
10. Slots on a motherboard where memory modules (RAM) can be inserted to provide additional memory for the computer.
11. A rendering technique to generate realistic images by tracing the path of light rays and simulating their interactions with objects.
12. The primary component of a computer that executes instructions and performs calculations.
13. A device that converts electrical power from a source to a format that can be used by a computer or electronic device.
14. 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.
15. Increasing the operating frequency of a CPU beyond its default specifications to achieve higher performance, often requiring improved cooling solutions.
16. The ability of GPUs to perform multiple computations simultaneously, greatly increasing their processing power and efficiency.
17. The physical size and shape of a motherboard, which determines its compatibility with computer cases and other hardware components.