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Features within a Computer
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- 1CPUA CPU is the brains of the computer in which most of the calculations take place.
CPU stands for Central Processing Unit - 2CPU CoolerA CPU fan is the dedicated fan that helps keep the processor cool. A CPU fan can come in a variety of sizes and is normally sold with a copper and/or aluminium heat sink. The fan will also indicate which processors it is compatible with, or rated to cool
- 3MotherboardA motherboard is a printed circuit board containing the principal components of a computer or other device, with connectors for other circuit boards to be slotted into.
- 4MemoryIn computing, memory refers to the physical devices used to store programs or data on a temporary or permanent basis for use in a computer or other digital electronic device
- 5StorageThere are two types of storage devices used in computers; a primary storage device, such as RAM, and a secondary storage device, like a hard drive. Secondary storage can be a removable, internal, or external storage
- 6Video CardA video card is a printed circuit board controlling output to a display screen.
- 7Computer CaseA computer case also known as a computer chassis, tower, system unit, cabinet, base unit or simply case and sometimes incorrectly referred to as the "CPU" or "hard drive", is the enclosure that contains most of the components of a computer.
- 8Power SupplyA power supply is an electronic device that supplies electric energy to an electrical load. The primary function of a power supply is to convert one form of electrical energy to another and, as a result, power supplies are sometimes referred to as electric power converters
- 9Optical DriveIn computing, an optical disc drive (ODD) is a disk drive that uses laser light or electromagnetic waves within or near the visible light spectrum as part of the process of reading or writing data to or from optical discs.
- 10Operating SystemAn operating system is the low-level software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks and controlling peripherals.
- 11MonitorA monitor is a device used for observing, checking, or keeping a continuous record of something.
- 12Sound CardA sound card is a device which can be slotted into a computer to allow the use of audio components for multimedia applications.
- 13Wired and Wireless Network AdaptersThe adapter is typically an external module that plugs into a USB port. For desktop computers, the adapter may be on a PCI card, which requires opening the case and plugging the card into an empty slot. Wi-Fi adapters provide wireless connectivity to the local area network (LAN) in the home or office.
- 14Case FanA computer fan is any fan inside, or attached to, a computer case used for active cooling, and may refer to fans that draw cooler air into the case from the outside, expel warm air from inside, or move air across a heat sink to cool a particular component.
- 15KeyboardA keyboard is a panel of keys that operate a computer or typewriter.
- 16MouseA mouse is a small handheld device which is moved across a mat or flat surface to move the cursor on a computer screen.
- 17HeadphonesHeadphones are a device consisting of a pair of earphones joined by a band placed over the head, for listening to audio signals such as music or speech.
- 18SpeakersComputer speakers, or multimedia speakers, are speakers external to a computer, that disable the lower fidelity built-in speaker. They often have a low-power internal amplifier.
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- Fichas sobre Features within a Computer, creado por Eggo el 16/10/2014.
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