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computer parts
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Motherboard | a printed circuit board containing the principal components of a computer or other device, with connectors into which other circuit boards can be slotted. |
| CD-ROM | a compact disc used as a read-only optical memory device for a computer system. |
| RAM | random-access memory |
| ROM | read-only memory |
| Cooling fan | cooling fans work by sucking the cold air at the bottom vent, and thereby realizing hot air from the top vent as the heat rises upward. |
| Heat sink | a device or substance for absorbing excessive or unwanted heat. |
| Power supply | supply with mechanical or electrical energy. |
| CPU | central processing unit. |