Computer components

Computer components

1. sound card

   • creates sound

2. CPU/Processer

   • Processes information

3. RAM

   • Stores data

4. Fan

   • Cools the components that may get warm

5. Motherboard

   • Connects all the components

6. Floppy drive

   • Reads and writes information from floppy disks

7. ·

   • 1) Fetch
     • 2) Decode
       • 3) Execute
         • Fetch execute and decode cycle

8. 1 cycle per sec= 1 hertz (hz)= I instruction per sec

   • Kilohertz= 1000 cycles per sec
   • Megahertz= million cycles per sec
   • Gigahertz= billion cycles per sec

9. optical drive

   • Reads and writes data stored on compact discs- DVD & CD

10. Hard drive

    • Reads and writes data onto metal platters

11. Graphic card

    • creates the graphics/images/colours