Main components of a computer

Main components of a computer

1. CPU - Processes information

2. RAM - Stores data while powered

   • Random Access Memory

3. Fan - Cools the components that may get hot

4. Power Supply - Supplies power to the components

5. Motherboard - Connects components

6. 1 Hertz = 1 instruction carried out per second = 1 cycle per second

7. 1 Kilohertz = 1000 cycles per second

8. 1Megahertz = 1,000,000 cycles per second

9. 1 Gigahertz = 1,000,000,000 ( 1 billion) cycle per second

10. ROM - Permanent part of the memory of the computer

    • Read Only Memory