CPU (Central Processing Unit) - otherwise known as a processor - is an electronic circuit that can execute computer programs. Both the miniaturization and standardization of CPUs have increased ...

CPU throttling can also be adjusted manually to make the system quieter, because the fan can then run slower. Contrast with overclock. See thermal throttling. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY.

A component that draws heat away from a CPU chip and other hot-running chips such as a graphics processor (GPU). See heat pipe and notebook cooler. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY.

that would allow additional CPU's to be supported by dropping-in new CPU definition files. In other words, create a Disassembly plugin that anyone could add support for another CPU, without needing to ...