Hardware vocabulary Flashcards
CPU
Central Processing Unit
The main part of a computer that performs most of the processing inside.
Motherboard
The main circuit board that holds the CPU, memory, and other essential components.
RAM
Random Access Memory
A type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly and is used for storing working data and machine code currently in use.
HDD
Hard Drive
A data storage device used for storing and retrieving digital information.
GPU
Graphics Card
A hardware component that renders images, videos, and animations for display.
SSD
Solid State Drive
A storage device that uses integrated circuit assemblies to store data persistently, typically faster than HDDs.
PSU
Power Supply Unit
Converts mains AC to low-voltage regulated DC power for the internal components of a computer.
Cooling Fan
A device that moves air across a heat sink or other heat-generating component to keep it cool.
Heat Sink
A passive heat exchanger that cools a device by dissipating heat into the surrounding air.
Computer case
An enclosure that contains and protects most of the hardware of a personal computer.
Sound Card
An internal expansion card that provides input and output of audio signals to and from a computer under the control of computer programmes.
Side panel
A flat outer surface of a computer case.
Front panel
The front part of a computer case that may contain displays, connectors …
Power cable
An assembly of one or more electrical conductors, usually held together with an overall sheath. The assembly is used for the transmission of electrical power.
Data cable
Any cable allowing baseband transmissions in binary from a transmitter to a receiver.
