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- 1RamRandom access memory (RAM) is a computer's short-term memory, which it uses to handle all active tasks and apps.
- 2motherboardThe motherboard is the backbone that ties the computer's components together at one spot and allows them to talk to each other
- 3graphic processing unitGraphics processing unit, a specialized processor originally designed to accelerate graphics rendering. GPUs can process many pieces of data simultaneously, making them useful for machine learning, video editing, and gaming applications.
- 4Power system unitPower supply units are the backbone of any PC. These devices pull power from your wall outlet and distribute it throughout your PC.
- 5caseThe computer case serves mainly as a way to physically mount and contain all the actual components inside a computer, like the motherboard, hard drive, optical drive, floppy disk drive, etc. They typically come bundled with a power supply.
- 6cooling systemspassive or active systems that are designed to regulate and dissipate the heat generated by a computer so as to maintain optimal performance and protect the computer from damage that will occur from overheating.
- 7processoris the electronic circuitry that executes instructions comprising a computer program. The CPU performs basic arithmetic, logic, controlling, and input/output (I/O) operations specified by the instructions in the program.
- 8ssdis a new generation of storage device used in computers. SSDs use flash-based memory, which is much faster than a traditional mechanical hard disk.
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