Computer Hardware

Computer Hardware

1. Motherboard

   • It's the computers main circuit board.
   • Inside it has the CPU, RAM and connectors both directly and indirectly into the every part of the computer.

2. Hard drive

   • Where your software and other files are stored.
   • Data is still saved even if you unplug the computer. When you run the computer some of the data is copied to RAM.

3. Power supply

   • Converts the power from the wall outlet to the type of power the computer needs.

4. Sound Cards

   • Responsible for what you hearing the speakers or headphones.
   • A sound card is an expansion slot, expansion slots allow you to add various types of expansion cards.

5. RAM

   • Short term memory.
   • Your computer temporarily stores data in the RAM, but it disappears when the computer is turned off.

6. CPU

   • Located in the motherboard.
   • It's job is to carry out commands. Whatever you do, you're sending instruction to the CPU.

7. Heat Sink

   • Covers CPU to absorb heat and keep it cool.

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