Main Components

Main Components

1. Fetch Decode Execute

   • Fetches memory from RAM to CPU
     • CPU decodes it, understands it
       • Instruction is excuted
   • Continuous cycle

2. RAM

   • Stores data while powered

3. Motherboard

   • Connects all components
   • Main component
   • Has a little chip in it that connects it to the computer

4. CPU

   • Processes information and stores it
   • Works through 'Fetch Decode Execute' cycle
   • Brain, controls everything
   • Stands for Central Processing Unit

5. Power supply

   • Supplies power to components

6. Fan

   • Cools components that may get hot

7. Optical Drive

   • Reads and writes data stored on compact dics

8. Floppy Drive

   • Reads and writes information from floppy disks

9. Hard Drive

   • Reads and writes data onto metal platters