cpu

cpu

1. the brain of the computer

2. fetch execute cylce

   • getting instructions from memory
   • fetch means that the instruction is taken
   • when the computer is on the cpu turns on

3. cpu stands for central processor unit

4. ram stores data while its powered

5. motherboard connects all componetnts

6. power supply supplies power to components

7. fan cools hot components

8. floppy drive reads and writes information from floppy disk

9. hard drive reads and writes data onto metal platters

10. optical drive reads and writes data stored on compact disk

11. fetch decode execute

12. cpu fetches top instruction

    • passed to decoder
      • the thing is carried ouy

13. ram is a FORM OF temporary storage