Often, to make it easier to write large numbers, it is convenient to use abbreviations. Some of the most common abbreviations for large numbers include: K = Kilo (1,000) M = Mega (1,000,000) G = Giga (1,000,000,000) T = Tera (1,000,000,000,000). In the future, it will become more common to use even larger numbers, so you can likely expect to see the following abbreviations in the future: P = Peta (1,000,000,000,000,000) E = Exa (1,000,000,000,000,000,000) Z = Zetta (1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000) Y = Yotta (1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000) However, trying to use these abbreviations when dealing with computers, referring to bytes, is a little different. The most common abbreviations used for bytes include: 8 bits =…show more content… This is the main reason behind the 1,024 (rather than 1,000) milestone for each abbreviation. The number 1 with a 0 added to the end becomes 10, and 10 with a 0 added to the end becomes 100, and so on. Each time a zero is added to the end, the number is multiplied by 10 (base 10). Similar to this, in base 2, a 1 with a 0 added to the end of it becomes 10 (which in base 10 is 2), and a 10 with a 0 added to the end becomes 100 (which in base 2 is 4), and so on. We can use the number "1000" for some analysis. For the base 10 number 1000, the digits place increase with multiples of 10 (100 = 1, 101 = 10, 103 = 100, 104 = 1000). For the base 2 number 1000, the digits place (bits place) increase with multiples of 2 (20 = 1, 21 = 2, 22 = 4, 23 = 8). In base 2, the result of 210 is 1,024, which is pretty close to 1,000 so it is called 1 KB. The result of 220 is 1,048,576 (1024 * 1024 aka 1,024 KB = 1 MB), which is pretty close to 1,000,000 so it is called 1 MB, and so on. It could have been possible to just define 1,000 bytes as 1 KB, but when working with computer's machine language, it is easier to work in base 2, so the closest number to 1,000 when 2 is raised to some power is 210…show more content… That's when they decide to try a procedure called overclocking. Here are a few reasons why you should think twice about it. Overclocking is the manipulation of your computer's CPU settings (called CPUID) in order to make the CPU work harder than it was intended to by the manufacturer. For years, computer enthusiasts have adjusted the CPU settings either manually or through a program to make the CPU run at higher clock speeds. Today, many manufacturers design their chips with safeguards to prevent tampering, but it is still possible to overclock your computer with enough research into how to defeat the built-in deterrents. But before you start figuring out how to do that, you should keep a few things in mind. First, the downsides: Your computer can become very unstable. It can be subject to sudden lock-ups or even crashes. You can damage your system to the point that even replacing the CPU with a new one will not restore your computer to its former state. If that's not enough to scare you off, then read on. Overclocking voids your warranty. The rated clock speed of your CPU is the highest speed that the manufacturer guarantees that it will function properly. If you change that speed, they will not accept responsibility. But to be fair, the manufacturers also have a hidden reason for hating overclocking: They want you to buy a new, faster chip from them instead of tweaking the old one. So you can take
