Computer Parts by https://padlet.com/14nolans/dnjsgtsadx6a Made by Sebastian Nolan and James Clink en-us 2017-04-19 06:19:09 UTC 2023-06-10 09:28:36 UTC hello@padlet.com CPU 14nolans https://padlet.com/14nolans/dnjsgtsadx6a/wish/166932656 CPU is the abbreviation for central processing unit. Sometimes referred to simply as the central processor, but more commonly called processor, the CPU is the brains of the computer where most calculations take place.]]> 2017-04-19 06:26:16 UTC https://padlet.com/14nolans/dnjsgtsadx6a/wish/166932656 Motherboard 14nolans https://padlet.com/14nolans/dnjsgtsadx6a/wish/166933065 A printed circuit board containing the principal components of a computer or other device, with connectors for other circuit boards to be slotted into.

•Allows connection of peripheral devices 
•Distributes power to other I/o
]]> 2017-04-19 06:29:45 UTC https://padlet.com/14nolans/dnjsgtsadx6a/wish/166933065 ROM 14clinkj https://padlet.com/14nolans/dnjsgtsadx6a/wish/166933148 Once data has been written onto a ROM chip, it cannot be removed and can only be read. Unlike main memory (RAM), ROM retains its contents even when the computer is turned off. ROM is referred to as being nonvolatile, whereas RAM is volatile. ... A variation of a ROM is a PROM (programmable read-only memory).]]> 2017-04-19 06:30:22 UTC https://padlet.com/14nolans/dnjsgtsadx6a/wish/166933148 RAM 14clinkj https://padlet.com/14nolans/dnjsgtsadx6a/wish/166933454 RAM (pronounced ramm) is an acronym for random access memory, a type ofcomputer memory that can be accessed randomly; that is, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computers and other devices, such as printers.]]> 2017-04-19 06:32:53 UTC https://padlet.com/14nolans/dnjsgtsadx6a/wish/166933454 ALU 14clinkj https://padlet.com/14nolans/dnjsgtsadx6a/wish/166961290 An arithmetic logic unit (ALU) is a digital circuit used to perform arithmetic and logic operations. It represents the fundamental building block of the central processing unit (CPU) of a computer. Modern CPUs contain very powerful and complex ALUs. In addition to ALUs, modern CPUs contain a control unit (CU).]]> 2017-04-19 09:31:41 UTC https://padlet.com/14nolans/dnjsgtsadx6a/wish/166961290 Hard drive 14nolans https://padlet.com/14nolans/dnjsgtsadx6a/wish/166961366 A hard disk drive is a non-volatile memory hardware device that permanently stores and retrieves data on a computer. A hard drive consists of one or more platters to which data is written using a magnetic head, all inside of an air-sealed casing. Internal hard disks reside in a drive bay, connect to the motherboard using an ATA, SCSI, or SATA cable, and are powered by a connection to the PSU (power supply unit).]]> 2017-04-19 09:32:24 UTC https://padlet.com/14nolans/dnjsgtsadx6a/wish/166961366 PSU 14nolans https://padlet.com/14nolans/dnjsgtsadx6a/wish/166961953 A power supply is an internal hardware component that supplies components in the computer with power.
The power supply converts a 110-115 or 220-230 volt alternating current (AC) into a steady low-voltage direct current (DC) usable by the computer and rated by the number of watts it generates.]]> 2017-04-19 09:37:08 UTC https://padlet.com/14nolans/dnjsgtsadx6a/wish/166961953 SSD 14nolans https://padlet.com/14nolans/dnjsgtsadx6a/wish/166962733 A storage device containing non-volatile flash memory, used in place of a hard disk because of its much greater speed.


]]> 2017-04-19 09:42:42 UTC https://padlet.com/14nolans/dnjsgtsadx6a/wish/166962733 GPU 14nolans https://padlet.com/14nolans/dnjsgtsadx6a/wish/166963269  GPU, or graphics processing unit, is used primarily for 3-D applications. It is a single-chip processor that creates lighting effects and transforms objects every time a 3D scene is redrawn. These are mathematically-intensive tasks, which otherwise, would put quite a strain on the CPU.]]> 2017-04-19 09:46:59 UTC https://padlet.com/14nolans/dnjsgtsadx6a/wish/166963269 Sound Card 14clinkj https://padlet.com/14nolans/dnjsgtsadx6a/wish/166963622 A sound card (also known as an audio card) is an internal expansion card that provides input and output of audio signals to and from a computer under control of computer programs. The term sound card is also applied to external audio interfaces used for professional audio applications. Typical uses of sound cards include providing the audio component for multimedia applications such as music composition, editing video or audio, presentation, education and entertainment (games) and video projection]]> 2017-04-19 09:49:29 UTC https://padlet.com/14nolans/dnjsgtsadx6a/wish/166963622 Peripheral 14nolans https://padlet.com/14nolans/dnjsgtsadx6a/wish/166964478 A device able to be attached to and used with a computer, though not an integral part of it.]]> 2017-04-19 09:56:06 UTC https://padlet.com/14nolans/dnjsgtsadx6a/wish/166964478