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Hardware
Term | Definition |
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RAM / Random Access Memory | Temp location to store memory, if computer is turned off this memory is turned off. Adding more can increase speed of computer. |
CPU / Central Processing Unit / Processor | Processes all actions for a computer. Requires a heatsink to keep from melting. |
Motherboard | Connects everything to one central location. |
Hard Drive | Permanent storage system. |
System Unit | Holds motherboard and components in place |
Monitor | Disply device that projects images on a screen. |
Video Graphic Adapter / Graphics/Video Card | Allows connection to monitor and allows higher resolution. |
Bit | Smalllest unit of computing 1 or 0 On or Off |
Byte | 8 bits = 1 byte |
Gigahertz GHz | Speed of processor by billions of ticks per second |
Megahertz MHz | Speed of processor by millions of ticks per second |
Gigabyte GB | Storage measurement in billions of bytes |
Network Interface Card | Allows Pc to connect to a network |
Optical Drive | Adds read and write capabilities to your computer for portability |