ECS Computer Components

Processor

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Takes input and creates output - - can be referred to as the brain of the computer.

• Motherboard

• Operating System

• Processor

• Modem

This is the hub of the computer - - it allows the computer components to communicate with each other.

• Memory

• Motherboard

• Processor

• Hard Drive

Which is a Modem?

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Stores the data, operating system, images, music, documents, files etc. on the computer.

• Modem

• Processor

• Motherboard

• Hard drive

Converts digital signals into analog so they can be transmitted over telephone or cable lines - converts analog to their digital equivalents as well.

• Processor

• Modem

• Motherboard

• Optical drive

What's this?

• Optical drive

• Sound drive

• Hard drive

• Processor

What's this?

• Sound Card

• Motherboard

• Hard drive

• Optical Drive

Reads and writes data from disks through laser technology - retrieve, edit and delete content from CD's, DVD's and Blu-ray disks.

• Optical Drive

• Hard Drive

• Sound Card

• Video Card

What is the purpose of the hard drive?

• It's the brain of the computer

• Stores data (permanent) and software information

• Allows access to the internet possible

• Short term storage also known as RAM