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Graves Computer Part

Graves Computer Parts

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Information or commands the user gives to the computer Input
How the computer works on your commands Processing
How the computer keeps programs or data you're using ready for the processor. Short term Memory
How the computer holds and keeps programs or data when not using them. Long term Storage
Some form of information the computer give out to you Output
Equipment that lets you give the computer input Input Devices
Equipment that lets you keep files. They are both input and output devices Storage Devices
Equipment that lets the computer give you output Output Devices
Input device for entering text. Has many keys. Keyboard
Input device for controlling the cursor. Has a ball or laser on the bottom for tracking the device’s movement, and USUALLY two or three buttons. Mouse
Input device for controlling the cursor. The user moves his or her fingers on the device, which does NOT move. Usually seen on laptops. Track Pad
Input device for video or photos, has no storage. Webcam
Input device for audio. Microphone
Box that holds the motherboard, CPU, memory, and expansion slots, fans, and power supply. Case
Brain of the computer. Does the work you tell the computer to do. Processor/CPU
Connects everything to the CPU. Foundation of the computer. Motherboard
Memory chips (temporary storage) which contain programs or data you are using. They lose their contents when the computer is turned off. RAM (Random Access Memory)
Memory chips (storage) on the motherboard that contain programs for checking the computer parts. They keep their contents when the computer is turned off. ROM (Read Only Memory)
Large capacity magnetic storage device; usually sealed from dust. Hard disk drive
Equipment used to read and write data to spinning discs using laser light. (DVD, CD, or Blu-ray) Optical storage
Equipment used to read and write data to chips using electricity and USB ports. NO moving parts. Flash Drives
Large capacity flash memory used as the main storage device for a computer, replacing hard disk drives. Solid State Drives
Output device for audio. Speaker
Output device for text, pictures, and video. Monitor
Output device for text and pictures. Printer
An output device (showing text or images) that also allows input (movement of the cursor and selection) by moving a finger or stylus (like a pen) over its surface. Touch screen
(Physical) parts of the computer. They can be touched. Hardware
Software that lets the different parts of the computer work together. This also provides a way for working with the computer. Operating System
A device that accepts commands and data, manipulates data according to a set of procedures, and outputs results. Computer
Parts of the computer that make its core processing functions possible, including the case, motherboard, CPU, memory, permanent storage, cooling fans, and the power supply. Some people will also include expansion cards, like graphics or wireless cards. Components
Parts of the computer (usually plugged into the outside of the case) that make it possible for the computer to get input or give output, like webcams, mice, monitors, headphones, and printers. Peripherals
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