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Computer Hardware
Power Supply
- Takes power from the plug and sends it all the different components that need power.
RAM (Random Access Memory
- short term memory used when performing calculations, the RAM is deleted when the computer is turned off.
Heat Sink
- Draws heat away from the processor to prevent over-heating.
CPU(Central processing Unit)
- Brain of the computer, processes information and carries out commands.
Motherboard
- Large circuit board which contains some of the main parts of the computer like the CPU, expansion slots and RAM.
Expansion Slot
- Video cards can be added here which improves graphics performance
Hard drive
- For long term storage your computer will store it here. It will keep the data even after the computer is switched off.
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- Year 10 Computing Mind Map on Computer Hardware, created by Connor Roberts on 10/01/2018.
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