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Inside my computer
Question | Answer |
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Motherboard | The "heart" of the computer |
CPU | Central Processing Unit; The "brain" of the computer; "processor" or the "chip" |
RAM | Random Access Memory; Used to store information for files that are actually being used by the CPU at any given time |
Graphic Card | Translates information into graphics and text that appear on the monitor screen |
Power Supply | Supplies power to the other components; Has a fan built into it to keep itself and computer cool |
Hard Disk | Hard Drive; Stores programs and data & the computer accesses them as they are needed |
Optical Drive | DVD drive, or a CD drive |
Hardware | The actual physical components that go into the computer |
Software | Refers to the programs and systems that operate within the hardware. |