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Transcription: The system clock is a small chip on the motherboard that determines how fast your PC will operate. This clock doesn't keep time like a conventional clock, but keeps a beat that all the components of your PC follow, including the CPU. Like a conductor of a symphony orchestra, it makes sure that everyone is doing the right thing at the right time. Clock speed is measured in megahertz. This speed can range from 4.77 of the original IBM PC to over 200 MHz of today's PCs. The faster the clock speed, the faster your PC. The system clock is actually a crystal oscillator, which is a small piece of qua ...