LO1 - Expansion Cards. Flashcards
1
Q
Expansion Cards
A
this is optional hardware that provides additional functionality
2
Q
Processing Cards
A
Graphics Card
3
Q
Graphic Card
A
to generate/render imagery that is displayed on an output device,
GPU boosts CPU performance / takes the load off it so it can be used at a higher performance
4
Q
Sound Card
A
processed sound inputted or outputted to from the computer.
CPU delegate processing to sound card / takes load off it to boost performance
5
Q
Network (NIC)
A
allows connection to a network - wired/wirelessly.
6
Q
Storage controller
A
used to manage multiple storage devices/ virtualise storage to make it seem like u only have one or a couple
7
Q
fibre channel
its a port but also a card
A
allows use of fibre optic cables, used to connect servers to storage.
