Inside of a computer

Inside of a computer

1. R.A.M

   • RAM (pronounced ramm) is an acronym for random access memory, a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly; that is, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes. RAM is found in servers, PCs, tablets, smartphones and other devices, such as printers.

2. CPU

   • CPU (pronounced as separate letters) is the abbreviation for central processing unit. Sometimes referred to simply as the central processor, but more commonly called a processor, the CPU is the brains of the computer where most calculations take place.

3. Hardrive

   • A hardrive disk drive (sometimes abbreviated as hard drive, HD, or HDD) is a non-volatile memory hardware device that permanently stores and retrieves data on a computer. ... All computers have a hard drive installed in them, which is used to store files for the operating system, software programs, and a user's personal files.

4. video drive

   • Definition of: video driver. video driver. The software that links the operating system to a particular graphics card. Video drivers are typically written by the vendor of the card. See driver and display adapter.

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