- What is Upgrading a microprocessor? Why we have to do it?

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- What is Upgrading a microprocessor? Why we have to do it?

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Microprocessor that is known as processor and is termed as central processing unit (CPU) of the computer system.

Upgrading microprocessor(CPU)

Upgrading computer CPU is the part of computer when it comes to its performance aspects
CPUs can be upgraded often especially when they are relatively new like 1 or 2 year old
When upgrading the CPU it is important to find the one that matches both motherboard socket design and chipset

Benefits of upgrading are:

Increased processing power which lead to faster the application and system start-up as well as smoother game play
Better graphic performance making the games look more realistic and allowing the user to play at the higher resolution
Improved the energy efficiency resulting in the longer battery life for the laptops and lower power consumption for all the devices

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