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Computer Parts When you build
your own computer, choose from these parts…
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The Computer Case
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Inside the Computer Case
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Various form factors of motherboards
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CPU The Central
Processing Unit
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Video Card
Connects the computer to the monitor.
Usually has its own CPU and RAM dedicated to graphics.
Many motherboards have integrated graphics making a video card unnecessary if you only have basic graphics needs.
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Hard Disk Magnetic storage
device in the computer.
SSD (Solid State Drives) are replacing hard disk drives. They are faster, less fragile and more expensive.
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DVD / CD / BlueRay Burns data to an
external disk.
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RAM Random Access
MemoryRAM is a computer’s temporary memory.
It stores data or programs while they are being used and requires power.
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Sound Card Connects the
speakers and microphone to the computer.
Often the main circuit board has integrated sound ports which means a separate sound card is not necessary.
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Modem The place where
the computer is connected to the phone line.
Modems were popular in the 1990s.
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Network Card A circuit board
that connects the computer to the rest of the network usually using special cables.
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Wireless Network Card A circuit board
that connects the computer to a wireless network using radio waves.