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Components of the computer
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- 1CPU (central processing unit)CPU is the abbreviation for central processing unit. The CPU is the brains of the computer where most calculations take place.
- 2MotherboardIs a printed circuit board containing the principal components of a computer or other device, with connectors for other circuit boards to be slotted into.
- 3Graphics cardIs a printed circuit board that controls the output to a display screen.
- 4Psu (power supply unit)A power supply is an internal hardware component that supplies components in a computer with power. The power supply converts a 110-115 or 220-230 volt alternating current (AC).
- 5Sound cardIs a device which can be slotted into a computer to allow the use of audio components for multimedia applications.
- 6Ram (random acces memory)Random access memory (or simply RAM) is the memory in a computer that is used to store computer programs while they are running any information the programs need to do their job. Usually, the RAM is emptied every time the computer is turned off.
- 7Rom (read only memory)Read Only Memory (ROM) ROM is a special kind of memory which stores the instructions which the computer uses when it 'boots up'. It allows it to check the type of hard disk installed.
- 8Hdd (hard drive)Hard Disk / Drives. A hard disk is a magnetic storage device for digital data. Most personal computers contain an internal hard disk that can store large amounts of data, often hundreds of Gigabytes.
- 9CPU fan/ heat sinkThe CPU fan is critically necessary to ventilate the heat generated from the components, and actively cools the processor by bringing in cooler air before the heat damages the computer components.
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- Flashcards on Components of the computer, created by george glazier on 15/09/2016.
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- george glazier · Sep 2016
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