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How does a CPU work?

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The computer does its primary work in a part of the machine we cannot see, a control center that converts data input to information output. This control center, called the central processing unit (CPU), is a highly complex, extensive set of electronic circuitry that executes stored program instructions. read more

The CPU sits in the motherboard as the central processing unit. All of the other hardware components and programs installed in the system must pass data through the CPU before their functions can be carried out. read more

­The computer you are using to read this page uses a microprocessor to do its work. The microprocessor is the heart of any normal computer, whether it is a desktop machine, a server or a laptop. read more

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