Processors - CPU's

A processor in simple terms - is the brain of your computer, capable of processing hundreds of thousands of calculations a second - The faster you processor when combined with the right motherboard and memory is capable of staggering performance

There are generally two types of processors; AMD and Intel, both of which in their own right are exceptional CPU's each offer multiple core options, BUS speeds, and clock speeds - In simple terms the more of everything that a CPU has the faster your computer is going respond to your commands

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The AMD Phenom processors are the most advanced processors for true multitasking offering true quad-core design. AMD Phenom processors deliver virtually uninterrupted information flow between processor cores, main memory and graphics and video accelerators for amazingly rapid system response and phenomenal system performance.

AMD releases the new AMD Phenom™ 9600 Black Edition quad-core processor with Clock Multiplier Control for tunable performance. The newest Black Edition processor can improve platform performance by unlocking the potential of AMD OverDrive™– the industry’s most powerful Windows-based performance tuning utility.

With four cores and high scores, the Intel® Core™2 Extreme processor QX9650 is flat out the most extreme desktop processor. It’s the first quad-core CPU on the market specifically built for hardcore enthusiasts who don’t take kindly to compromise. Based on the Core™ Microarchitecture, the Intel® Core™2 Extreme processor QX9650 is a multitasking monster, and the ultimate multimedia engine. The performance? It eats benchmarks for breakfast and is currently the best CPU available on the market today.