Monday, December 7, 2009

Parts of a Computer

Parts of a Computer:
Motherboard: every part either sits on it or is connected to it
CPU: Centrul Processing Unit brain of computer, runs software and processes data
RAM: Random Access Memory, holds data and software currently running
Video Card: creates images that appear on monitor
Power Supply: supplies power that computer needs
Hard disk: holds all information, even when power off. When computer is turned off, all data is loaded onto computer for you to access.
Optical Drive: uses laser to read and write CDs and DVDs

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