Monday, December 7, 2009

Notes "How Stuff Works" Video

Seven Major parts of A Computer:

Motherboard: Heart of the Computer

CPU: Central Processing Unit. The brain of the computer that runs much of its functions.

RAM: Random Access ememory. Hold the data and software you're currently running.

Video card: creates the images displayed on your computer.

Power suppy: Supplies the power to the computer.

Hard Disk: Holds information even when the powers off. When the computer turns on, the information is transferred tot he RAM.

Optical Drive: Uses a laser to read or write CDs and DVDs

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