CPU

CPU

1. Central Process Unit

2. Fetch

   • Decode
     • Execute
       • This is the part of the cycle when data processing actually takes place. The instruction is carried out upon the data (executed). The result of this processing is stored in yet another register.
     • The next step is for the CPU to make sense of the instruction it has just fetched. ...
   • The first step the CPU carries out is to fetch some data and instructions (program) from main memory then store them in its own internal temporary memory areas

3. The brain of the computer

4. Fan: cools the components that may get hot

5. Ram: stores data while powered

6. CPU: processes information

7. Power Supply: supplies power to the components

8. Motherboard: connects all components

9. Optical Drive: reads and writes data stored on compact disks

10. Floppy Drive: reads and writes data from floppy disks

11. Hard drive: reads and writes data onto metals platters