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Computer Hardware
Computer Hardware Componets
Question | Answer |
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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 |