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Clock Speed
Clock Speed is the main concern of every computer enthusiast. The
clock speed is comparable to the speed you travel in a car. In computer
terms, this the frequency that a processor executes instructions. Clock
speed is measured in millions of cycles per second (MHz). There is a natural
clock of sorts within the CPU. Basically, the clock is composed of a quartz
crystal, which vibrates as electricity is sent through it. This vibration
is sent as an electric pulse to other electronic devices synchronized with
the clock. Every "clock tick" or pulse sent by the clock signals the processor
to compute the next instruction.
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