With a 2.6 GHz processor, the AMD processor is a CPU that is small and square in size. Easy to install, the dual-core processor simply needs to be attached directly to a CPU socket on the computer motherboard. The AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ effectively gives the user two separate cores that work side by side to interpret and execute most of the commands from the computer’s hardware and software. This enables the user of the AMD processor to run a variety of different programmes andapplication lications simultaneously, with no loss of speed or functionality. With a TDP of 65 watts, the AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ has an L2 installed memory cache of 1 MB and a maximum manufacturing process of 65 nm. The CPU socket of the AMD processor is an AM2+. The dual-core processor has a number of enhanced architecture features, such as AMD64 technology, virus protection, integrated memory controller, AMD Cool’n’Quiet technology streaming SIMD extensions, and 3DNow!