Hardware Flashcards

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CPU

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The brain of a computer

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RAM

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(random access memory) Extra thinking space for the comp to go faster (is unreliable, since the data could be lost if the power goes out or something)

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ROM

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(read only memory) long term storage of the computer, where files are saved/installed

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Hard drive

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stores the comp data

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What does 1 and 0 mean?

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1=charge and 0=no charge

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Solid state storage

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a storage device that allows reading, writing, and storing data permanently without a constant power source

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GPU

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GPU (graphics processing unit) is the graphics part of the computer, and it’s the part of the PC responsible for the on-screen images you see.

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Graphics card

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Video card that handles the displays on the screen

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Motherboard

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the skeleton and the nervous system of the comp. Basically the whole comp depends on it

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