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Parts of a computer
Notes
Question | Answer |
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Motherboard | the foundation , everything is connected to this |
Peripheral Devices | additional devices we use to interact with our computers |
Comments of a computer? | 1. input 2. processing 3. storage 4. output |
Hardware | the physical parts of the computer |
ROM | Read only memory , contains instructions for the computer , this is permanent |
RAM | Random access Memory , the short term memory of the computer MORE RAM = MORE SPEED |
Hard-Drives | The long term memory of the computer , stores all your files and data |
Power supply | provides electricity |
CPU | Central processing unit |
Heat sink | a piece of metal that sits on top of the CPU |
Software | controls the physical parts |