Common componets
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The document outlines the common components of a computer system including the CPU, HDD, RAM, power supply, expansion cards, optical disc drive, and motherboard. The CPU processes all calculations and functions, the HDD reads and writes data to the hard disk, RAM provides random access memory, the power supply provides power, expansion cards enhance capabilities, the optical disc drive reads and writes optical discs using lasers, and the motherboard connects the main computer components.
Common componets
- 1. Common Components Of A Computer System BY Tapz
- 2. CPU (central processor unit) • A CPU is the brains of the computer that send functions to the rest of the components. CPU is were all calculations are made in terms of computer power. Without a CPU the computer will not function
- 3. HDD (hard disk drive) • The HDD Is a mechanism that is able to read and then writes data on a hard disk . Hard disk’s are generally for Pc’s . There seek times are generally 12 millie seconds or less. HDD can improve through a technique called caching.
- 4. RAM (random access memory) • RAM stands for random access memory. This sort of memory can be accessible randomly, which is any byte of memory that can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes. RAM is the most common type of memory in most computer or other devices such as printers.
- 5. Power Supply • The power supply is where the computer receives the source of energy for it to turn on.
- 6. Expansion card • A expansion card is a card that can be inserted into the computer to give it added capabilities, which will enhance he performance. • Examples of expansion cards: • Video adapters • Graphic acceleration • Sound card • Internal modems
- 7. Optical disc drive • A optical disc drive is a disk drive that functions by using a laser light or an electromagnetic waves. This process reads the data . Some drives only read disks. On the other hand common once read and record. Common types of optical drives are: • DVD PLAYERS • BLU-RAY DISCS
- 8. Motherboard • A motherboard is were all the main parts of the computer is mounted on.