Chapter 2 Flashcards
The motherboard determines the type of case you can use. The size and shape must
match.
Model Type
A computer with many components will need more room for airflow to keep the system cool.
Size
Match the power supply rating and connection type to the motherboard.
Power Supply
There are many case designs to choose from.
Appearance
LEDs mounted on outside of case tell you if the system has power, when the hard
drive is in use, and when the computer is in sleep or hibernate mode.
Status Display
All cases have a vent on the power supply, and some have a vent in the back to draw air
out of into the system. Some cases have even more vents.
Vents
This is regular memory for
computers. The computer reads data directly from the
memory banks making it faster than buffered memory.
Unbuffered Memory
Specialized memory for servers and
high-end workstations that use a large amount of RAM.
These have a control chip built into the module that
assists the memory controller in managing large
quantities of RAM.
Buffered Memory
The size of the case that you will use for your pc
Case Size
PCI express
PCIe
Video graphics array
VGA
High definition multimedia interface
HDMI
The most common type of internal mechanical hard drive
SATA
Introduced in 1971
micro processor
Storage controllers can be integrated or added as an extension card. They allow for the expansion of internal and external drives for a computer system.
Storage controller
