Computer Hardware

Computer Hardware

• Processor
  • CPU: central processing unit
    • “The Brain”
  • Gets it all done: multi-task
• Computer System
  • Motherboard Connects it all
    • Central Nervous System
    • Memory
    • Allow all parts to work insync
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  • Power Supply
  • CD/Burner Player
• Hard Drive
  • File Cabinet: Software/Documents
  • Mechanical:
  • Records on a disc.
  • Size varies
• Storage
  • Memory Cards
  • Flash Drive
  • CD
  • Extrenal Drive
  • Desktops have more storage
• Multimedia Cart
  • Video Card
  • Add features….Upgrade
  • Visual Capability
  • Sound Cards
• Display
  • LCD
• Ports
  • USB: most common
  • Firewire
• Wireless
  • Blue tooth-sync devices
  • Infra-Red: used for remotes
  • Wi-Fi: get from one device to the next
• Software
  • Programs
  • Operating System: Allows it to interact with computer
• Ram
  • Stores information that is current/short term memory
  • More ram the better=speed
  • turn off…memory gone
  • R.andom A.ccess M.emory
  • Complex programs require more Ram