Parts of a Computer

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CPU

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The central processing unit, the primary component of a computer that performs most of the processing inside a computer.

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RAM

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Random Access Memory, a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly and is used for storing working data and machine code.

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Hard Drive

Back

A data storage device used for storing and retrieving digital information using rapidly rotating disks coated with magnetic material.

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Motherboard

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The main printed circuit board (PCB) in a computer that connects all the components together.

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GPU

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Graphics Processing Unit, a specialized processor primarily designed to accelerate graphics rendering.

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Power Supply

Back

A component that supplies power to a computer.

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Keyboard

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An input device used to enter characters and functions into the computer system by pressing buttons, or keys.

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Mouse

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A hand-held pointing device that detects two-dimensional motion relative to a surface.

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Monitor

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An output device that displays information in pictorial form.

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Network Card

Back

A hardware component that connects a computer to a computer network.