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Summary: A microprocessor is the central processing unit on a computer and is a chip embedded on the system's motherboard. Learn more about what a microprocessor is and how it handles all the mathematical and logical calculations on a computer with tips from an IT and computer specialist in this free video on computer technology.
Robert Vicencio has worked in information technology (IT) for over 15 years. He started out as a desktop engineer, became a systems engineer, a project manager, and now an IT manager....read more
"Hi, I'm Robert. Now I will explain what a microprocessor is. Windows XP is a trademark of Microsoft, and I am not in any way affiliated with Microsoft. Now that you know where to find the microprocessor, let me tell you exactly what a microprocessor is. The microprocessor is the central processing unit of the computer. Your system could either be a PC, a laptop, or a server. All those have microprocessors. A microprocessor is a chip that is embedded on your system's mother board. An example of a microprocessor brand would be a Pentium, a K six, a Power PC, or a Spark. The microprocessor handles all the logical and mathematical calculation on a computer. It is where data resides during processing. And the key word there is during processing. After processing, it goes back to memory, or your C drive to storage itself."
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