The CPU is the brain of the computer A-3 Objective: To learn about computer hardware Warm-up: What is the brain of a computer? The CPU is the brain of the computer
Computer Parts There are many parts that work together to make a computer work.
CPU (central processing unit) The CPU – The chip or chips that interpret and execute program instructions and manage the functions of input, output, and storage devices.
Computer Case Contains the major components of the computer. It helps protect them. The computer case is the body of the computer.
Inside the Computer Case
Monitor A display screen to provide “output” to the user.
Video Card VGA Connector Connects the computer to the monitor. It is a circuit board attached to the motherboard that sends information to the monitor for display on screen. Connects to Motherboard DVI Connector
Keyboard Used to enter information into the computer and for giving commands.
(GUI) Graphic User Interface Mouse
Touchpad A pressure-sensitive and motion sensitive device used in place of a mouse. Touch pad
CD Rom Drive The drive that plays CDs and reads data that has been stored on the CD. ROM: Read Only Memory RW: Read Write
Hard Disk (Hard Drive) Magnetic storage device in the computer. Where you store all your files.
RAM Random Access Memory RAM is a computer’s temporary memory.
Word Meaning Image CPU Central Processing Unit Computer Case Body of the computer Monitor Output device for images Touch pad Replaced the mouse on laptops Hard disk Stores files and folders CD-ROM A disc reader placed into a bay RAM Random Access Memory (volatile memory) GUI Graphic User Interface
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