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Hardware
Hardware definitions/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 permanently sealed 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 components safe |
Network Interface Card | Enables a PC to 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, consists of either a 0 or 1 (on or off) |
Byte | 8 bits makes 1 byte |
Video Graphic Adapter | Enables the connection of a monitor and may provide additional graphics capabilities |