hardware

hardware

1. CPU

   • made up of the control unit and arithmetic and logic unit

2. RAM

   • random access memory
   • can be accessed randomly and RAM is bigger than ROM
   • fastest type of memory which is temporary where data and applications are stored
   • Greater the RAM the more programs can be opened at once

3. more

4. ROM

   • read only memory
   • Data can only be read and cannot be removed
   • stores instructions even when the computer is turned off.
   • stores instructions for starting up the PC

5. processors

   • Single core
   • Dual core
   • Quad core
     • both quad and dual core processors can do multiple things at once

6. Virtual Memory

   • Allows the user to run more applications then they have physical memory to support
   • simulated memory