computer stuff

computer stuff

1. what are the main components

   • motherboard
   • cpu - central processing unit
   • gpu - graphics process unit
   • rom - read only memory
   • ram - random access unit
   • cpu fan
   • psu - power surge unit
   • heat sink
   • hard drive
   • dvd/blue ray drive/burner
   • sound card

2. what it does

   • cpu
     • the brain of the computer
   • rom
     • long term memory
     • non-volatile
     • boot up instructions
   • motherboard
     • dvd/blue ray drive/burnes
       • plays or burns info to dvds/ blue ray disks
   • hard drive
     • plays programs and acts as storage
     • solid state drive - new technology - hard drive with no moving parts (faster)
   • heat sink
     • stops computer over heating
   • fan
     • prevents computer from over heating
   • sound card
     • allows sound to be played

3. imputs

   • microphone
   • web cam

4. outputs

   • speakers