How is time measured in computer systems?
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Something I have been puzzled about is this: how exactly does a computer regulate and tell time? For example: if I were to write a program that did this: Do 2+2 then wait 5 seconds How does the processor know what "5 seconds" is? How is time measured in computer systems? Is there a specific chip fo…
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While Joel's answer is correct, in reality, it's a bit more complicated. First thing which needs to be taken into consideration (and I'm going to focus only on PCs here) is that there are several clocks in a computer and each has its own use. Most p…
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