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Computer components
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- 1the central processing unitThe CPU, the brain of the computer, calculating, running it.
- 2The MotherboardContains a computers basic programs and basic circuitry.
- 3the RAMstores temporary data, for programs, it runs faster however.
- 4the ROMThis contains programs that are necessary and cant be deleted.
- 5Graphics cardControls the output to the display.
- 6sound cardallows the use of audio components in computers
- 7PSUthe power supply unit does just that
- 8CPU fan/heat sinkcools the computers case, preventing it from over heating.
- 9HDD (hard drive)is a storage system that uses a spinning disk to store data
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- GCSE Computing Flashcards on Computer components, created by Fin Wilson on 07/09/2016.
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