The overall performance of a computer system depends on the performance of several of its subsystems, especially the central processing unit itself. Whether you're checking for reliability problems or ...

Knowing the CPU speed can help you understand performance and decide if an upgrade is needed This article explains how to check the base clock speed and computer speed boost clocks on Windows and Mac ...

I'm not sure if this is a CPU issue or a Windows issue, but I recently purchased an AMD Phenom II X4 965 processor, a Biostar TA790GXE mobo, an Nvidia GeForce 9400 GT graphics card, and 2 sticks of ...

Overclocking a component in your computer – usually the CPU, and occasionally the graphics card — makes your computer run faster than it was originally intended. This can improve your computer's ...