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Desktop, mobile, and server silicon — architectures, sockets, thermals, and tuning.

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Desktop CPUs (Intel & AMD) Core i5/i7/i9, Ryzen 5/7/9, and platform feature comparisons. Mobile & Low‑Power CPUs Laptop parts, efficiency cores, and fanless platforms for mobility. ARM & Apple Silicon ARM laptops, SBCs, and Apple M‑series performance/efficiency trends. Sockets, Chipsets & Platforms Compatibility, lanes, memory support, and feature matrices per platform. Overclocking & Undervolting PBO/XTU, curve optimizer, stability testing, and safe voltage limits. Thermals & Cooling Guidance Package power (PPT/PL1/PL2), hotspot temps, and cooler pairing advice.

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