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9 Components Homework
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- 1The CPUThe CPU (Central Processing Unit) is regarded as the brain of the computer. It's main function is to decode and execute certain code.
- 2The MotherboardThis component connects all other components together so they can communicate with each other.
- 3RAMRAM (Random Access Memory) is used to temporarily store files, like when using an application. These files are deleted after the PC shuts down.
- 4ROMROM (Read Only Memory) tells the computer what to do when starting up.
- 5Graphics CardThe graphics card (Sometimes referred to as the 'GPU') handles what it needs to display onto the monitor.
- 6Sound CardThe sound card outputs various ways to listen to what the computer's audio output is.
- 7PSUThe PSU (Power Supply Unit) supplies power to all the components in the computer. Without power the parts will not work.
- 8Heat SinkThe heat sink/CPU fan controls the heat of solely the CPU, if the CPU overheats it fries and becomes useless.
- 9Hard DriveThe hard drive stores all files on the system. There are three types of this: HDD, SSD, SSHD, with HDD being the slowest and SSD, the fastest.
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- GCSE Computing Flashcards on 9 Components Homework, created by Nathan Barr on 11/09/2016.
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