Computer Parts

By Gelsey Guijosa, Jafeth Lobo, & Tania Rodriguez

 Computer Processor or Microprocessor
A Computer Processor is often referred to
as the CPU or the brains of the computer
itself. Out of a lot of the processors, this
one is the most important because it runs
programs, actions, and calculations.

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Operating System
The operating system supports a
computer’s functions like scheduling
tasks, executing applications, and
controlling peripherals.

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Memory
Any physical device that is able to store
information/research permanently or
temporarily.

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Hard Drive
A hard drive is a disk that reads,
spins, writes one or more disks.

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Optical Drive
A computer system that allows us
to use DVDs, CDs, and Blu-ray
optical drives.

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Monitor
An output device that displays
information in a pictorial form. It
compromises power supply, circuiting,
casing, and display.

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Video Card
This connects to the motherboard
and displays images. These can also
be referred to as a Graphics Card. It
includes processing units, memory,
cooling mechanisms, and devices
that connect to other devices.

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Sound Card
An expansion card, also known as an IC
produces sound for the computer itself
and can be heard from headphones and
speakers overall. Either provided in an
expansion slot or in the motherboard
itself.

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Speakers
Receive audio input being transferred
from the sound card. Most also have
their own designs and are even active
speakers.

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Keyboard
An input device that enters functions and
multiple characters in the computer
system with just a few buttons. It is the
go-to device used to type. It contains
numbers, characters, and letters.

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Mouse
A hand-held device that points towards
where you aim it or direct it. It can be
wireless bluetooth or simply a wire
connected device to the computer itself.

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Modem
A device/program that helps a computer
carry over information to a telephone or
cable lines. All the information is digital
which makes it easy to transfer over and
share.

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