CPU Faq's   The CPU or the Central Processing unit is the brain of the computer and the single most important chip in the computer. Modern processors contain millions of transistors which are etched onto a tiny square silicon called a die, which is about the with of a standard thumb.  The CPU performs the system's calculating and processing. The majority of personal computers included the Intel processors. Intel released the first processor, the 4004 in 1970.  Today the market is being shared by other companies such as the popular AMD processor manufactured by the AMD company. Please note that more information is due to be added to this section as we are currently drawing up charts for your use.   By clicking on the next page button below it will take you directly to our troubleshooting guide