CPUs - Intel

CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the brain of a computer. Also called a chip or processor. It is the processors job of carrying out the instructions from the operating system and installed software. The four main steps of a CPU are to fetch instructions, decode, execute and write back the results. Connected directly to the Motherboard, it is the performance of the processor that will ultimately determine the speed at which your programs and system operate. Other factors of a processor such as dual and quad core architecture enables a system to multitask without compromising speed. Updated 27/05/11

Core 2 Quad (65nm Kentsfield) - Socket 775

Leaders of the pack seeking monster performance, look no further. With four execution cores, the Intel® Core™2 Quad processor blows through processor-intensive tasks in demanding multitasking environments and makes the most of highly threaded applications. Whether you're creating multimedia, annihilating your gaming enemies, or running compute-intensive applications at one time, new quad-core processing will change the way you do everything. Pioneer the new world of quad-core and unleash the power of multithreading. The Kentsfield core consists of 2 x 2 cores connected together by a 1066 FSB on a multi-chip module.