ComputerComponents

ComputerComponents

1. RAM - Random access memory

   • When a program is loaded, it is copied from from the hard disk or other secondary storage into the RAM, the CPU can now access the data and instructions for the program - It is volatile

2. ROM - Read Only Memory

   • It is often used within a computer system to store the boot sequence - it is non volatile

3. GPU

   • A graphics card is a separate processing unit used to render images

4. Sound Card

   • Used to receive and give out complicated sounds.

5. Motherboard

   • It is a circuit that connects the CPU to all the other hardware

6. PSU

   • The power supply unit is the piece of hardware that's used to convert the power provided from the outlet into usable power

7. Heat Sink

   • A heat sink is an electronic device that incorporates a fan to keep a hot component such as a processor cool

8. HDD

   • Data stored on a hard disk is retained until deleted, but it needs to be loaded into main store RAM before it can be used.

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