The Brain of Computers All desktop computers have a processor which is the brain or heart of computers also kwon as CPU (central processing unit) or microprocessor. The processor is make up of millions of microscopic transistors embedded in a circuit on a chip or silicon wafer. It reads instruction from software and tells the computer what to do. Machine instruction cycle happens millions of times in one second or more. The faster a processor …showed first 75 words of 321 total…

…showed last 75 words of 321 total…ones developed by AMD are the Athlon processor XP, Athlon processor and AMD Duron processor. AMD Athlon XP performances extra and extraordinary applications required to meet cutting edge performances and use of the newest and greatest software applications. AMD Duron offers value and cost effective processor that allow the user to surf the internet, work with personal periodicity, education and entertainment applications. The processors can range from many different speeds, bus width, memory and prices.