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Computer Hardware
Computer Hardware Componets
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Central Processing Unit (CPU) | executes instructions of a computer program, performs arithmetic, and logical operations |
| Motherboard | connects and provides communication between all hardware componets |
| Random Access Memory (RAM) | temporarily stores data that the CPU is currently working on |
| Storage Devices | Store data, programs, and the operating system |
| Graphics Processing Units (GPU) | Specialized hardware designed to handle graphical computations |
| Power Supply Unit (PSU) | Converts electricity from the outlet into a form that the computer can use |
| Cooling System | keeps the temperature of various components within safe operating limits |
| Expansion Cards | adds extra functionality to the computer through specialized hardware |
| BIOS/UEFI | Basic Input and output system/ unified extensible firmware Interface. Firmware that initilaizes hardware during the boot up process |
| Network Interface Controller (NIC) | Connects the computer to a network, enabling communication with the other devices/ |
| Sound Card | manages audio input and output |
| Input/output devices | allows interaction with the computer |