https://padlet.com/rosemariebetcher/computersystem The following list represents a basic set of hardware found in most PCs. en-us 2021-12-08 22:31:10 UTC 2021-12-08 23:05:18 UTC hello@padlet.com rosemariebetcher https://padlet.com/rosemariebetcher/computersystem/wish/1936928011 The main part of a microcomputer, sometimes called the chassis. It includes the following parts: Motherboard, Microprocessor, Memory Chips, Buses, Ports, Expansion Slots and Cards.]]> 2021-12-08 22:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/rosemariebetcher/computersystem/wish/1936928011 rosemariebetcher https://padlet.com/rosemariebetcher/computersystem/wish/1936933730 The main circuit board of a computer. It contains all the circuits and components that run the computer.]]> 2021-12-08 22:44:59 UTC https://padlet.com/rosemariebetcher/computersystem/wish/1936933730 rosemariebetcher https://padlet.com/rosemariebetcher/computersystem/wish/1936936483 The processor is the main “brain” or “heart” of a computer system.  It performs all of the instructions and calculations that are needed and manages the flow of information through a computer.]]> 2021-12-08 22:47:48 UTC https://padlet.com/rosemariebetcher/computersystem/wish/1936936483 rosemariebetcher https://padlet.com/rosemariebetcher/computersystem/wish/1936941434 (internal storage, main memory or memory) is the computer's working storage space that holds data, instructions for processing and processed data (information) waiting to be sent to secondary storage. Physically, primary storage is a collection of RAM chips.
Two (2) Types of Memory
a. ROM – (Read Only Memory) ROM is non-volatile, meaning it holds data even when the power is ON or OFF. 
b. RAM – (Random Access Memory) RAM is volatile, meaning it holds data only when the power is on. When the power is off, RAM's contents are lost.

]]> 2021-12-08 22:53:04 UTC https://padlet.com/rosemariebetcher/computersystem/wish/1936941434 rosemariebetcher https://padlet.com/rosemariebetcher/computersystem/wish/1936944651 A bus is a data pathway between several hardware components inside or outside a computer. It does not only connect the parts of the CPU to each other, but also links the CPU with other important hardware. ]]> 2021-12-08 22:56:32 UTC https://padlet.com/rosemariebetcher/computersystem/wish/1936944651 rosemariebetcher https://padlet.com/rosemariebetcher/computersystem/wish/1936945976 Printed-circuit boards (also called interface cards) that enable the computer to use a peripheral device for which it does not have the necessary connections or circuit boards. They are often used to permit upgrading to a new different hardware. ]]> 2021-12-08 22:58:04 UTC https://padlet.com/rosemariebetcher/computersystem/wish/1936945976 rosemariebetcher https://padlet.com/rosemariebetcher/computersystem/wish/1936947168 Installed in the back corner of the PC case, next to the motherboard. It converts 220 AC (standard house power) into DC voltages that are used by other components in the PC.]]> 2021-12-08 22:59:32 UTC https://padlet.com/rosemariebetcher/computersystem/wish/1936947168 rosemariebetcher https://padlet.com/rosemariebetcher/computersystem/wish/1936948186 Also known as hard drive, is a magnetic storage device that is installed inside the computer. The hard drive is used as permanent storage for data. In a Windows computer, the hard drive is usually configured as the C: drive and contains the operating system and applications.]]> 2021-12-08 23:00:41 UTC https://padlet.com/rosemariebetcher/computersystem/wish/1936948186 rosemariebetcher https://padlet.com/rosemariebetcher/computersystem/wish/1936949129 An optical drive is a storage device that uses lasers to read data on the optical media. There are three types of optical drives: Compact Disc (CD), Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) and Blu-ray Disc (BD).]]> 2021-12-08 23:01:48 UTC https://padlet.com/rosemariebetcher/computersystem/wish/1936949129 rosemariebetcher https://padlet.com/rosemariebetcher/computersystem/wish/1936951842 Designed to optically access data stored on a DVD. A laser moves back and forth near the disk surface and accesses data at a very fast rate.]]> 2021-12-08 23:04:28 UTC https://padlet.com/rosemariebetcher/computersystem/wish/1936951842