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ICT Computer Component Homework
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- 1CPUThe CPU is the Central Processing unit
it is essentially the brain of the computer - 2MotherBoardIt brings together many of the components of a computer, including the central processing unit (CPU), memory and connectors for input and output devices. It connects the whole computer together
- 3RAMa hardware device that allows information to be stored and retrieved on a computer.
- 4ROMOnce data has been written onto a ROM chip, it cannot be removed and can only be read. Unlike main memory (RAM), ROM keeps its contents even when the computer is turned off.
- 5Graphics carda piece of computer hardware that produces the image you see on a monitor.
- 6Sound Carda device which can be slotted into a computer to allow the use of audio components for multimedia applications.
- 7Power supply unitA power supply unit (or PSU) converts mains AC to low-voltage regulated DC power for the internal components of a computer.
- 8CPU fan / HeatsinkThe purpose of a heatsink or fan is to remove the heat from the CPU (or other chip) and release it into the air.
- 9Hard DriveThe hard drive is what stores all your data. It houses the hard disk, where all your files and folders are physically located.
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- GCSE Computing Flashcards on ICT Computer Component Homework, created by joe sosin on 11/09/2016.
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- joe sosin · Sep 2016
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