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Computer Hardware Review
Computer Maintenance
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Power Supply
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Power Supply
Supplies power to the whole computer.
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Motherboard
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Motherboard
A large circuit board that all components in the computer connect to. (heart of the computer)
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Processor (CPU)
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Processor or CPU
The chip that does all the calculations for the computer to do its job. (brain of the computer)
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Memory (RAM)
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Memory or RAM
Chip assemblies that store data temporary for very quick recall.
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Hard Drive
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Hard Drive
A device that stores data, such as the operating system, permanently on enclosed magnetic disks.
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Optical Drive
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Optical Drives
Devices that read, or read and write data from and onto discs using laser beams.
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Floppy Drive
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Floppy Drive
Stores and reads data on removable magnetic diskettes.
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BIOS
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Basic Input Output System (BIOS)
A program that works as soon as the computer is powered on to test hardware.
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Video Card
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Video Card
A device that generates a video signal to be shown on the monitor.
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Sound Card
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Sound Card
A device that allows the computer to play and record sound.
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Network Card
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Network Card
A device that connects the computer to the network.
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Ports
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Ports
Connectors, usually on the back of the computer for connecting peripheral devices.
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Heat sink
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Heat sink
Metal radiator that absorbs the heat from the processor.
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Fan
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Fan
Circulates the air in the computer. Helps cool the computer.