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Motherboard
the brain of the computer, processes all data
connects all components
stores all data permanently
cools the CPU
CPU
supplies power to the components
the heart of the computer, connects all the components
connects the hard drive to the motherboard
the brain of the computer, executes all the programs
hard drive
plays dvds
storage for all software and files on the computer
allows the computer to "think"
cools the CPU
power supply
cools the CPU
supplies and regulates electrical current to all of the components
stores all the data on a computer
is the brain of the computer; executes all programs
CPU Fan
sits on top of the heat sink, and draws heat away from the CPU so it doesn't overheat
cools the entire computer
acts like the CPUs assistant
sits directly on top of the CPU, and cools the CPU while it is working
heat sink
stores all software and files
helps lower the temperature of the CPU by distributing heat on its fins
supplies power to the CPU
helps lower the temperature of the CPU with its fan blades
SATA cable
connects the hard drive to the motherboard
connects the power supply to the motherboard
connects the CPU fan to the heat sink
connects the hard drive to the CPU
ATX cable
10 pin cable that connects the CPU fan to the CPU
24 pin cable that supplies electrical current from the power supply to each of the components on the motherboard
12 pin cable that connects the hard drive to the motherboard
24 pin cable that provides electricity to the power supply
DVD/CD Drive
a disc for watching movies or listening to music
streams video
the disc contained on a hard drive
writes data onto removable discs, or reads data off of the disc.
RAM
permanently stores data like software and user files on a computer
is the brain of the computer, executing all programs
temporarily stores data allowing which increases the computer's processing power
temporarily stores data if you hard drive runs out of space
graphics card
processes images and sounds
processes images for display on the monitor
makes video games run faster
stores all images and videos on your computer
circuit
any cable that connects two components
cables that run from the power supply to the components to transmit electricity
path between two or more points along which an electrical current can transmit data.
a copper wire that conducts electricity
PCI slot
a slot that you insert the ATX cable
a slot that allows you to add peripherals like graphics cards or sound cards
a slot that allows you to connect the hard drive to the motherboard
a slot where you can insert RAM when you are upgrading your computer.
Moore's Law
Gordon Moore said that everyone should have free access to digital technology
Gordon Moore stated that it was unethical to use DNA to store code
Gordon Moore stated that the number of transistors that you could fit on the head of a pin would one day exceed 10 million
Gordon Moore stated that the number of transistors per square inch on integrated circuits would double every year
How many bits in a byte?
8
14
72
16
Examples of Input devices. Select all that apply
keyboard
monitor
touch screen
camera
microphone
Output devices. Check all that apply
Monitor
Mouse
Headphones
Touch Screen
Speakers
A peripheral
a screen that is very large, such as an IMAX screen that is so large you can't see the whole thing at once.
device such as a keyboard or printer, that is not part of the essential computer and are connected through ports.
any screen used to display graphics such as streaming videos or video games.
input devices
operating system
communicates with hardware and other installed software on the most basic level, allowing the computer to function and the software to run.
Electronic component, device in an electronic system used to affect electrons, usually industrial products.
all of the components in a computer
the power button
hardware
written programs that operate a computer system and that are stored on the hard drive.
screws, nuts and bolts that hold the components
all of the files that you save on a computer
the physical components making up a computer system