Desktop Computer

Desktop Computer

1. Use

   • Full-size screen and kkeyboard
   • Used on one desk
   • Used in one place

2. CPU

   • One or more micropocessors
   • Processes raw data
   • Turns data into information
   • Main memory
     • In chips
     • Holds programs instructions
     • Holds data being processed
     • Motherboard
       • Central circuit board
       • Holds electronic components
       • Contains connectors
       • sound card
         • Electronic cricuit board
         • Can produce high quality sound
         • Video card
           • Electronic circuit board
           • Allows the production of graphics
           • Input devices
             • Used to input data
             • keyboard, mouse etc
             • Output devices
               • Used to output data
               • Screen, printer, etc
               • Secondary/backing storage
                 • Storage other than memory
                 • Includes hard drives, CD/DVD drives