Computer Components

Motherboard

• the brain of the computer, processes all data

• connects all components

• stores all data permanently

• cools the CPU

CPU

• supplies power to the components

• the heart of the computer, connects all the components

• connects the hard drive to the motherboard

• the brain of the computer, executes all the programs

hard drive

• plays dvds

• storage for all software and files on the computer

• allows the computer to "think"

• cools the CPU

DVD/CD Drive

• a disc for watching movies or listening to music

• streams video

• the disc contained on a hard drive

• writes data onto removable discs, or reads data off of the disc.

RAM

• permanently stores data like software and user files on a computer

• is the brain of the computer, executing all programs

• temporarily stores data allowing which increases the computer's processing power

• temporarily stores data if you hard drive runs out of space

graphics card

• processes images and sounds

• processes images for display on the monitor

• makes video games run faster

• stores all images and videos on your computer

Output devices. Check all that apply

• Monitor

• Mouse

• Headphones

• Touch Screen

• Speakers

Examples of Input devices. Select all that apply

• keyboard

• monitor

• touch screen

• camera

• microphone

A peripheral

• a screen that is very large, such as an IMAX screen that is so large you can't see the whole thing at once.

• device such as a keyboard or printer, that is not part of the essential computer and are connected through ports.

• any screen used to display graphics such as streaming videos or video games.

• input devices

operating system

• communicates with hardware and other installed software on the most basic level, allowing the computer to function and the software to run.

• Electronic component, device in an electronic system used to affect electrons, usually industrial products.

• all of the components in a computer

• the power button