internal components

internal components

1. power supply

   • it gives elecertial energy

2. RAM (random access memory)

   • used to hold short term memory

3. CPU (central processing unit )

   • the brain of the computer.

4. fan

   • to cool down the computer

5. hard drive

   • long term memory sorage

6. disc drive

   • uses a laser top read data on a cd or dvd

7. mother board

   • connects hardware together

8. motherboard

   • connects hardware together

9. case

   • prevent damage from dust/bumps and provide 'slots' for USB devices etc.

10. static wrist band

    • stops electricity transferring from you to the hardware which could damage it.

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