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IDT Hardware
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |