Computer Hardware and Software Review

the component that reads information from the CD-ROM

• CD-ROM Drive
• computer case
• CPU
• Fan

protects all of the electronic components inside; must have adequate ventilation to prevent overheating

• CD-ROM Drive
• computer case
• CPU
• Fan

the microprocessor, or brains, of a computer

• CD-ROM Drive
• computer case
• CPU
• Fan

the primary source of cooling for your computer

• CD-ROM Drive
• computer case
• CPU
• Fan

component that reads and writes to floppy disks

• floppy disk drive
• hard drive
• IDE cable
• Motherboard

component that reads and writes data to a hard disk to store information

• floppy disk drive
• hard drive
• IDE cable
• Motherboard

connects the drives to the motherboard

• floppy disk drive
• hard drive
• IDE cable
• Motherboard

the main circuit board of the computer

• floppy disk drive
• hard drive
• IDE cable
• Motherboard

a slot on the motherboard to add Peripheral Component Interconnect expansion cards

• PCI bus
• ports
• power supply

transmits information to and receives information from external devices

• PCI bus
• ports
• power supply