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Hardware terms
Term | Definition |
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Central Processing Unit (CPU) | the chip located inside the system unit of a computer that performs the processing for a computer |
GHz (gigahertz) | speed of a processor counted by billions of ticks per second |
MHz (megahertz) | speed of a processor counted by ,millions of ticks per second |
Monitor | a display device that projects images onto a display screen |
Hard Disk Drive | A storage system consisting of one or more metal magnetic disks permanetly seal with an access mechanism inside its drive |
Motherboard | the main circuit board of a computer to which all computer system components connect |
System Unit | the container that holds the motherboard and keeps the components safe |
network Interface Card | enables a PC connect to a network |
Optical Drive | adds, read and write capabilities to your computer for portability |
GB (Gigabyte) | storage measurement in billions of bytes |
Random Access Memory (RAM) | provides a high speed, temporary location for the computer to hold data and program instructions |
Bit | the smallest unit of computing, consist of either 0 or 1 (on or off) |
Byte | 8 bits make a byte |
Video Graphic Adapter | enables the connection of a monitor and may provide additional graphics capabilities |