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| MotherBoard its the computers main circuit board. this holds all the CPU, memory connectors etc. | |
| CPU This is the central processing unit also known as a processor. its job is to carry out commands. |
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| RAM RAM is the systems short term memory. when your copputer performs calculations it temporarily stores the data in the RAM until it is needed. |
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| Hard Drive This is where your software, documents and other files are stored. this is long term storage this is where all your saved data it held. | |
| Power Supply Unit The power supply unit in a computer converts the power from the wall outlet to the type of power needed by the computer. It sends power through cables to the motherboard and other components. |
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| Expansion Cards Sometimes known as PCI. You use them to improve your computers abilities such as sound, network etc. |
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| Video Card The video card is responsible for what you see on the monitor. | |
| Sound Card Also called an audio card. its responsible for what you hear. | |
| Network Card allows your computer to communicate over a network and access the Internet. It can either connect with an Ethernet cable or through a wireless connection | |
| Bluetooth Card used in computers to communicate with wireless keyboards, mice, and printers. |
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