Processing Devices

Introduction Processing device Data is entered into a computer using an INPUT device like a keyboard and mouse. At the end the data will then be output via monitor or speakers However, for the data to get from the input stage to the output , something important needs to take place

Introduction... The data needs to be processed There is a processing device inside all computers called Central Processing Unit (CPU) The CPU is responsible for taking data inputted by the user and then performing any necessary processing, for example

Introduction... Sorting the data Performing calculations on it Saving it to the computer’s memory etc Please NOTE, the more powerful the processing device, the more powerful the computer will be

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Introduction... Please note that in most computer, processing devices (processors/CPU) is attached to the MOTHERBOARD inside a CPU Box

Central Processing Unit (CPU) Discuss the main functions of CPU

Central Processing Unit (CPU) Illustrates various processors used in computer system