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- 1USB connection (Universal Serial Bus)Many peripherals are connected this way.
Can connect to many devices.
Ideal for storing work. - 2Sound/ Graphics cardFixed to the main motherboard.
Play, record and display graphics. - 3Hard Drive SizePrimary storage area
Measured in Bytes
1000 Gigabytes = 1 Terabytes
The bigger the size the more data can be stored. - 4Wireless enabledPickup Wi-Fi signals.
Connect to the internet.
Slower than a cable due to distortion.
Can’t travel through lots of thick walls.
Connect other devices together. - 5CPU (Processor)Measured in GHz
The higher the number the faster it is.
Does all the calculations “The Brains”. - 6RAM (Random Access Memory)Temporary memory
Higher the RAM the more you can do.
Better graphics and & video require more RAM.
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- GCSE GCSE ICT Flashcards on Computer keywords, created by matthewn46 on 07/05/2013.
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