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Computer Components
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- 1CPUThe CPU of a computer is known as the "brains"
It fetches information and data, decodes it and then executes it. - 2MotherBoardA motherboard is the mains of the computer, it holds all components and then allows everything to communicate and run the computer.
- 3RAMRAM (Random Access Memory) saves data behind the software you are using at the moment, the higher the RAM, the more it can save at once.
- 4ROMROM holds all the startup information, without ROM a computer would not be able to boot/start up. ROM also holds software information needed for basic data management tasks.
- 5Graphics CardGraphics Cards allow the computer to run at its fastest allowing the microprocessor to do other jobs needed to keep the computer up and running.
- 6Sound CardA Sound Card allows the computer to play music through speakers or headphones, without a Sound Card you wouldn't have sound.
- 7PSUPSU (Power Supply Unit) Powers the computer up from your mains.
- 8CPU Fan/Heat SinkCPU Fan's and Heat Sinks cool the computers components down when they heat up from running a long time.
- 9HDDHDD (Hard Disk) is your computers storage, it stores all data from your computer that you have saved or run.
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- GCSE Computing Flashcards on Computer Components , created by Thomas Hall on 11/09/2016.
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