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Computer component definitions
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- 1CPU (Central processing unit)The brains of the computer where most of the calculations take place.
- 2Motherboarda circuit board containing the main components of a computer or other electronic device, with connectors for other parts to be slotted into.
- 3RAM (Random Access Memory)A type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, also the most common type of memory found in a device.
- 4ROM (Read Only Memory)Once the data has been written it cannot be edited but only read.
- 5Graphics CardControls the display screen.
- 6Sound CardAllows device to have audio.
- 7PSU (Power supply unit)Supplies power to device.
- 8CPU Fan/heat sinkA device that draws away heat from a CPU chip and other hot running chips.
- 9HDD (Hard drive)A hardware device that permanently stores and retrieves information.
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- Year 10 Computing Flashcards on Computer component definitions, created by Isabel Middleton on 07/09/2016.
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