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Rare CPUs
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What is a CPU? A CPU is a Central Processing Unit in a computer system. The first microprocessor, the Intel C4004, was first produced in the 70's by Intel Corporation. This 4 bit processor was used in simple devices, like calculators and printers. Later, it was followed by the Intel C4040. What are rare CPU's? Rare CPU's are hard to find computer chips, varying from Intel, AMD, Cyrix and hundreds more computer chip producers of the past and present. Because of the nature of computers and technology, products have a very short shelf life. This short shelf life (created by the demand of people for newer and better technology) forced chip manufacturers to redesign and improve their products every year. This means only a handful of the most important technology which revolutionized humanity exist today. Such an example would be the Intel C4004, which is the first microprocessor ever made by Intel Corporation. What is Chip Collecting? Chip collecting is the finding and storing of rare CPU's for hobby, or future investment. This is a new hobby which is emerging as fast and as strong as the technology it came from. It's community has grown world wide several years ago, sprouting to Canada, Europe, and even causing CPU enthusiasts as far as Russia and China to search for rare CPU's. 
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