Computing Components

Computing Components

1. Ram

   • Random Access Memory
     • volatile storage
       • it retains its contents while powered on but when the power is interrupted, the stored data is quickly lost.
     • holds short term memory

2. CPU

   • Central Processing Unit
     • Brain of the computer where most calculations take place
   • Sometimes a singe core processor is better that a duel core
   • one fo the best processsors at the moment goes for around £500

3. GPU

   • Graphics Processing Unit
     • (processor)
     • programmable logic chip
     • renders images, animation and video
     • same chip as the CPU

4. Graphics Card

   • Loads textures
   • input sources (HDMI, VGA ect)
   • allow it to load images more quickly
   • has its own processor

5. Motherboard

   • central housing component for the computer
   • most essential part of the whole computer

6. Network Card

   • Allows the computer to access the iternet
   • The card translates computer data into electrical signals
   • computers can reliably exchange information

7. SSD / HDD

   • Solid State Drive
   • Hard Disk Drive
     • Non volitile memory device
     • used to store files for the operating system