Fundamental Pieces in a Computer

Fundamental Pieces in a Computer

1. Motherboard

   • The main circuit board of the computer
   • Usually has the CPU and the memory
   • Contains ports to all the internal components
   • Contains ports to all the other internal parts
   • It contains the crucial electric components for the PC to work

2. Chassis

   • The box the components are in
   • Usually made out of metal or plastic
   • Has an on/off switch and one or more optical drivews
   • Usually made out of metal or plastic
   • Has an on/off switch and multiple optical drives
   • Houses all the internal parts of the computer

3. RAM

   • Random Access Memory
   • This is where the data from the hardrive gets put whilst it is waiting to be processed
   • NOT PERMANENT
     • Will be lost when the computer is shut down

4. CPU

   • Central Processing Unit
   • The core of the system
   • Usually Intel or AMD
   • Considered the 'brain' of the computer

5. Graphics Card

   • This is where the data is translated into a usable image for the monitor

6. Optical Drive

   • This is the CD/DVD/Blu-Ray drivw