Computer Hardware Basics

What is the primary function of the computer's RAM?

• Store data permanently

• Execute instructions

• Temporary storage and working space for the computer

• Connect all other components together

this is the physical, touchable, electronic and mechanical parts of a computer system

• Hardware
• software
• people ware 
• anywhere

How many bits in a byte?

• 8

• 14

• 72

• 16

DVD/CD Drive

• a disc for watching movies or listening to music

• streams video

• the disc contained on a hard drive

• writes data onto removable discs, or reads data off of the disc.

circuit

• any cable that connects two components

• cables that run from the power supply to the components to transmit electricity

• path between two or more points along which an electrical current can transmit data.

• a copper wire that conducts electricity

My friend Joe wants to add another hard drive to his computer. What should he check to make sure his system will support it?

• CPU

• RAM

• Expansion slots

• PSU

What is the purpose of an operating system in a computer?

• To provide physical protection for the computer and prevent damage.

• To store and organize files, create documents, and edit photos.

• To play video games, browse the internet, and watch movies.

• To manage and control computer resources, provide a user interface, and execute programs.

ATX cable

• 10 pin cable that connects the CPU fan to the CPU

• 24 pin cable that supplies electrical current from the power supply to each of the components on the motherboard

• 12 pin cable that connects the hard drive to the motherboard

• 24 pin cable that provides electricity to the power supply

what hardware component is in the picture?

• power supply unit
• central processing unit
• motherboard
• system unit

What does the heatsink do?

• takes heat from the motherboard

• absorbs heat from the cpu

• blows heat away from the cpu

• stays cool so that the cpu can