Computer Components

Computer Components

1. GPU

   • Graphics Processing Unit
     • a computer chip that performs rapid mathematical calculations, primarily for the purpose of rendering images.
   • £23.38

2. RAM

   • Random Access Memory
   • Stores instructions
   • Voletile
     • "liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse"
     • (of a substance) easily evaporated at normal temperature
   • £4.99

3. Central Processing Unit

   • CPU
     • Measured in Hz, MHz and GHz
       • has cores
   • To process instructions
   • £24.99

4. Network Card

   • To connect it to the internet
   • £8.99

5. Motherboard

   • Holds together the components
   • Holds CPU
   • £33.00

6. Secondary Storage

   • holds more data
   • £15.95