computer components

computer components

1. RAM

   • random access memory
   • stores instructions
   • volatile(data is only retained as long as there is a power supply)
   • measured in gigabites

2. GPU

   • Graphics Processing unit
   • Proces graphic instructions

3. CPU

   • Central processing unit
   • Proces instructions
   • Measured in clock speed and number of cores
   • The more cores mean more tasks can be completed at the same time
   • The faster the clock speed the more calculations it can do per second

4. network card

   • Allows the computer to connect with the network(Wi-Fi/data)

5. secondary storage

   • allows you to add larger hard drive space or extra hard drives

6. motherboard

   • connects all the parts toghether

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