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- 1MotherboardThe motherboard is the backbone that ties the computer's components together at one spot and allows them to talk to each other.
- 2CPU [Processor]A processor (CPU) is the logic circuitry that responds to and processes the basic instructions that drive a computer.
- 3GPU [Graphics Card]Graphics processing unit, a specialized processor originally designed to accelerate graphics rendering.
- 4RAM [Memory]RAM stands for random-access memory, but what does that mean? Your computer RAM is essentially short term memory where data is stored as the processor needs it.
- 5Storage Device (SSD, NVME SSD, HDD)Non-volatile Memory Express (NVMe) is a modern protocol built specifically for the PCI Express (PCIe) to transfer data to and from SSDs.
- 6Cooling (CPU, Chassis)A component that draws heat away from a CPU chip and other hot-running chips such as a graphics processor (GPU). See heat pipe and notebook cooler. Heat Sink.
- 7PSU [Power Supply Unit]A power supply unit (PSU) converts mains AC to low-voltage regulated DC power for the internal components of a computer.
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- Flashcards on Untitled, created by María José Brito on 11/05/2022.
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