the CPU can only function alongside other hardware. The silicon chip sits in a special socket located on the main circuit board (motherboard or mainboard) inside the device. It is separate from ...

covering the ins and outs of what makes a computer function. The series will cover computer architecture, processor circuit design, VLSI (very-large-scale integration), chip fabrication ...

the CPU heats up and the fan runs faster. The smart fan function adjusts the fan's speed, running it faster and slower to meet the CPU's varying demands for cooling. Without a fan to cool it ...