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- 1ROMROM is Non-Volatile memory. ROM is often used to store the boot sequence, which is used to load the Operating System
- 2RAMRAM is the main memory in a computer. RAM is used to load up more data meaning it has better performance. When a program is loaded, it is copied from the hard disk into the main memory (RAM). The CPU can now access the data and instruction for the program as required. RAM is volatile and the data is lost when turned off.
- 3HeatsinkA Heat-sink is a device that is attached to a microprocessor chip to keep it from overheating by absorbing its heat and dissipating it into the air.
- 4Power Supply UnitA Power Supply is a component that supplies power to at least one electric load. Typically, it converts one type of electrical power to another.
- 5MotherboardA Motherboard is the main printed circuit board in a computer. The motherboard is a computers central communications backbone connectivity point, through which all components and external peripherals connect.
- 6Sound CardA sound card is a peripheral device that attaches to the ISA or PCI slot on a motherboard to enable the computer to input, process and deliver sound.
- 7Graphics CardA Graphics Card is a type of display adapter or video card installed within most computing devices to display graphical data with high clarity, colour, definition and overall appearance.
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- Flashcards on Computer Parts , created by Ed Oliver on 05/01/2017.
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