COMPONENTS OF A WINDOWS DESKTOP

2.1. The Computer's Microprocessor

Also known as the microprocessor or the processor, the CPU is the computer's brain. It is responsible for fetching, decoding, and executing program instructions. It also performs mathematical and logical calculations.

The processor chip is identified by the processor type and the manufacturer. This information is usually inscribed on the chip itself. For example, Intel 386, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) 386, Cyrix 486, Pentium MMX, Intel Core 2Duo, or Core i7.

If the processor chip is not on the motherboard, you can identify the processor socket as socket 1 to Socket 8 and LGA 775, among others. This can help you identify the processor that fits in the

socket. For example, rPGA 988A/Socket G1 will fit any of the following processors; Random Access Memory (RAM)