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A computer is a device which is used for several applications; business, gaming, or school.

It’s
important for people to know how computers work because in this day and age, operating a
computer is an everyday task. This complex electrical device utilizes several parts inside of it to
keep itself cool, conduct the proper tasks, and maintain stability. These devices can be found
several places whether it be on the job, in one’s room, or on a school campus. Computers are
essential for everyday use in order to complete what is required. What each component is and its
function will be described.
Components:
A computer is a combination of several parts. These parts are Random Access Memory (RAM),
a Central Processing

RAM is used for memory caching, which means when the computer’s in operation, programs use
this hardware for quick access and has memory saved temporarily for applications that’s deleted
once the computer’s powered down. A CPU is what performs the large part of information
processing in the computer, this tells what each part should be doing and it also proccesses
requests; whether it be to turn on a cooling fan or to accept information to provide processing for
words. It’s very important that the CPU is cooled well as it generates a lot of thermal energy.
This heat is dissipated using a CPU cooler which often consists of a heatsink and fan. Newer
technology is using liquid cooling and a radiator, which is a quiet solution to keep the CPU cool.
The GPU is what processes graphics to create a display. Some graphics cards are powerful
enough to provide viewing in multiple displays. A higher performance graphics card requires
direct connection to the power supply as the motherboard can’t keep up with the power
consumption of the card. Graphics cards can be combined to work together to process graphics.
A cable linking

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