Intel's microprocessors have between one and four cores.
The Intel Core 2 Duo microprocessor was released in 2006 by Intel in a bid to slow clocking speeds and make more efficient use of power. It was also a successful bid to reunite CPU and laptop processor lines, which had been split apart due to logistics. The Core 2 Duo can overclock at up to around 3 Gigahertz, with a recommended speed of around 1 GHz.
Instructions
1. Enter the computer BIOS by restarting the computer and pressing the access key it lists -- you will see a message such as "enter BIOS" or "press [something] to enter BIOS." If a picture comes up during the first few seconds of startup, press "Esc" to view the BIOS access key.
2. Highlight the field labeled "Front Side Bus (FSB)" and increase it within the limits of your processor. Keep in mind that the amount added should be multiplied by the "FSB Multiplier" field number, then added to the running total.
3. Increase the multiplier by changing the number in the "FSB Multiplier" field. The Multiplier field increases the FSB by multiplying that value by the multiplier number. Increasing both the FSB and Multiplier results in a more stable system.
4. Increase the vCore (Core Voltage) slightly -- by 10% or less -- to provide extra power to the processor, providing stability. This will also increase the heat output of the CPU.
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