Your computer uses RAM (random access memory) to juggle all its active tasks at any given moment.

Just like your CPU, your GPU can also overheat if you give it more than it can handle. Knowing your GPU specs is especially important for gaming and other graphics-intensive tasks like video editing. Your GPU (or graphics processing unit) handles everything you see on your screen. An overworked CPU can easily overheat, so it’s good to monitor your CPU temperature, especially when putting it under heavy stress. Many programs need a CPU with a minimum level of processing power, so you’ll want to know exactly what your computer can handle. The CPU (central processing unit) is your computer’s brain.