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What Affects Computer Speed Most?

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What Affects Computer Speed Most? | Science Fair Projects | STEM Projects
Ever wonder why your computer runs slow? Let's find out which element has the most influence on your computer's speed.

Hypothesis

The hypothesis is that the CPU will make the most difference in speed.

Method & Materials

You will modify the speed of the CPU, the speed of the cache, and the system extensions. Then you will measure the speed of the computer with a test suite.
You will need a computer, a testing program, a monitor, a keyboard, and a system extension called "LibMoto".

Results

The results of the experiment showed that the cache had the highest rating and the CPU had the lowest rating. This could mean that the CPU is not the most influential element, or it could mean that the CPU speed was not modified enough.

Why do this project?

This science project is interesting because it allows us to explore the inner workings of a computer and see which element has the most influence on its speed.

Also Consider

Variations to consider include testing the experiment on a different computer, or boosting the clock speed of the CPU more.

Full project details

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