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Parts of a computer
Notes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |