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CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY
T3 CAMPUS
Department of Information Technology ITEC 90 – Network Fundamentals

processors, each of the processors run at a slower clock speed as compared to a single-core
processor, but this efficient process typically increases performance. There are two kinds of
common multi-core processors today:
1. Dual Core Processor – chip that contains two separate processors
2. Quad Core Processor – chip with four separate processors

AMD and Intel are the two most popular brands of processors in the market
nowadays.

Bundled with the processors are the heat sinks. A heat sink consists of metal fins that
draw heat away from a component. The fan and heat sink together are called the processor
cooler. The photo below shows a CPU with a heat sink mounted on the motherboard.

Random Access Memory (RAM)
The Random-Access Memory or RAM acts as

temporary storage as long as the computer is running.
The contents of the RAM change as programs are
executed. These are chips that are placed directly on
the motherboard. These RAM consists of switches
which are triggered by changes in electric current.

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