Component |
Purpose |
Properties |
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CPU |
This is the part of a computer system that is known as the "brains" of a computer. |
An important property is the socket. |
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Motherboard |
This is one of the most essential parts of a computer system. It holds together many of the crucial components of a computer. |
PCI is the Peripheral Component Interconnector and is the most important slot. This slot is now the standardized slot of the new motherboards that are being used. |
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Power supply |
A power supply is an internal hardware component that gives components in a computer with power. |
Overtemperature works when a temperature that is above the power supply’s specified value must be prevented or it can cause power supply failure. |
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RAM |
This is the place in a computing device where the operating system and application programs and data in current use are kept so they can be quickly reached by the device's processor. |
Flash memory is electronic which is a non-volatile computer storage medium that can be erased and reprogrammed. |
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Network interface controller |
This contains the electronic circuitry which is required to communicate using a wired connection or a wireless connection. |
LAN is a computer network that spans a relatively small area. |
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HDD / SSD / SSHD. |
SSHD stand for solid-state hybrid drive. It's a traditional hard disk that has a small amount of solid-state storage built in. |
The Spindle keeps platters in position and rotates them as required. They determine how fast data can be written to and read from the hard drive.
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Sound card |
This is an expansion card or IC for producing sound on a computer that can be heard through speakers or headphones. |
Microsoft Windows use drivers generally written by the sound card manufacturers. |
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Video card |
This connects to the motherboard of a computer system and generates output images to display. |
Video cards also contain RAM which is used for storgae. |
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