parts of a computer. each computer is made up of parts that play an important role in how it...
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STEMUnit 2: Technology Literacy
Parts of a Computer
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What is inside your computer?
Each computer is made up of parts that play an important role in how it functions every
time it is turned on.
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Central Processing Unit (CPU)• Considered the Brains of a computer
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Hard Disk Drive• The Stomach• Can store large amounts of data
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Random Access Memory (RAM)• The Pulse• Where instructions and data are stored on a
temporary basis
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Power Supply• The Heart• Supplies computer with electrical energy
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Motherboard• The Spine• A circuit board inside the computer case that
contains all computer system’s main components
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Computer Case• The Shell• Holds all the different parts of a computer
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Graphics Card• The Brawn (the muscle)• Can speed up many tasks like photos or
compressing videos. Very good for gaming.
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Optical Drive• The Appendix• Used to burn discs, watch dvds or blu rays
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CPU Cooler (Fan)• The Lungs• Keeps CPU from overheating
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The End
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