Parts of a Computer

Computer Parts

​RAM

​Random Access Memory:
the part of the computer where information is temporarily stored.

More RAM = More Computer Speed!

​CPU

​Central Processing Unit:
the part of a computer that performs the main functions and controls the other parts of the system.

The BRAINS of the computer!

​ROM

​Read Only Memory:
the part of a computer where information cannot be changed

Date and Time

​USB Port

​Universal Serial Bus:
a computer part that connects devices like keyboards, mice, printers, and flash drives.

Connects the Peripherals!

​Fan

​Pulls hot air out of the computer.

Heat is BAD for computers!

​Hard Drive

​a device that is used for storing computer data.

All your files are stored on a hard drive!

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• RAM

• Fan

• Hard Drive

• CPU

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• ROM

• Fan

• Ram

• USB Port

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What is this?

• ROM

• CPU

• Fan

• Hard Drive

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What is this?

• ROM

• RAM

• Hard Drive

• USB Port

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What is this?

• Hard Drive

• Fan

• USB Port

• CPU

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What is this?

• Hard Drive

• CPU

• USB Port

• ROM