Computer Hardware Dissection

What is the function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?

• Distribute power throughout the computer

• Store data permanently in 3D arrays

• Manage data flow between components

• Execute programs and instructions

What is the purpose of the integrated heat spreader on top of the CPU?

• To distribute power to the CPU

• To cool down the CPU

• To protect the CPU from damage

• To interface with the motherboard

How many cores does the CPU in the video have?

• 10

• 128

• 3,584

• 8 to 10 billion

What is the function of the Chipset on the motherboard?

• Manage data flow between components

• Execute programs and instructions

• Store data permanently in 3D arrays

• Distribute power throughout the computer

What is the purpose of the voltage regulator module (VRM) near the CPU?

• To cool down the CPU

• To distribute power to the CPU

• To interface with the motherboard

• To manage data flow between components

What is the function of the GPU in a computer?

• Distribute power throughout the computer

• Store data permanently in 3D arrays

• Manage data flow between components

• Perform parallel processing for graphics

What is the purpose of the read write head in a hard disk drive?

• To cool down the hard disk drive

• To distribute power to the hard disk drive

• To interface with the motherboard

• To access and modify data on the disk

What is the main difference between GPUs and CPUs?

• GPUs have more cores than CPUs

• GPUs have deeper pipelines than CPUs

• GPUs have branch prediction while CPUs don't

• GPUs perform more complicated operations than CPUs

What is the purpose of the DRAM in a computer?

• To cool down the computer

• To distribute power throughout the computer

• To store data temporarily for the CPU

• To interface with the motherboard

What is the main difference between SSDs and hard disk drives?

• SSDs are faster than hard disk drives

• SSDs have more storage capacity than hard disk drives

• SSDs use magnetic domains to store data

• SSDs have a read write head like hard disk drives