EXAM #1 BUSNIESS

CPU

Central Processing Unit "brain of the computer"

Motherboard

Component that connects all computer parts together (backbone)

RAM

Random Access Memory. Used as a temporary storage location which is accessible by the CPU

Hard Drive

A storage device that holds all your files**.** Holds all your information until it's later deleted

SSD

Solid State Drive, no moving parts and is much more reliable and faster than a hard drive

PSU

Power Supply Unit, provides power to the motherboard and other components. Can be a source of noise so invest in a quiet one

Graphics / Video Cards

Draw polygons, textures and graphics to your monitor