What is a CPU made of

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Computers and Technology

Koen Rush

26 July, 07:37

What is a CPU made of

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Harley Blackburn · Answer 1

CPUs are made mostly of an element called silicon. Silicon is a semiconductor. This means that depending on what materials you add to it, it can conduct when a voltage is applied to it. It is the 'switch that makes a CPU work.

Selah Warren · Answer 2

CPUs are made mostly of an element called silicon. Silicon is rather common in earths crust and is a semiconductor. This means that depending on what materials you add to it, it can conduct when a voltage is applied to it. It is the 'switch that makes a CPU work.