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24 Cards in this Set
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ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)
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A digital circuit used to perform arithmetic and logic operations
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BIOS (Basic Input/Output System)
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Controls basic computer hardware functions and tells the hardware how to communicate
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Cache
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A high speed memory device which stores high speed data from the processor before sending to the RAM
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CD ROM
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Type of storing data which stores up to 1 GB of data
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CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor)
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A RAM chip which stores info about computer components
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CPU (Central Processing Unit)
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The brain of the computer.
Handles all the instructions and carries the programs to perform basic arithmetic, logic and imput and output operations. |
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Data Bus
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Allows the processor to communicate with the outside data to be transferred between the memory and the processor
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DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory)
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Stores quickly accessible memory.
Stores data in a storage cell with a capacitator and transistor |
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EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory)
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Read only memory that can be erased and reused
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Ethernet Card
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Communication hub for computers.
Transmits data from the network to your computer |
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Fan
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Prevents overheating, instability, malfunction and damage by cooling the components using convention cooling
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Floppy Drive
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Used to store data and transport data on and from computers
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Hard Drive
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A permanent data storage device.
Saves files, programs and the computers operating system |
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IDE Cable (Intergrated Drive Electronics Cable)
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Connects Hard Disk Drive and CD/DVD Drives to motherboard
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Modem
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Connects your computer to internet by a dial-up connection
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Motherboard
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Holds together many critical components of a computer
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Network Card
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Allows your computer to connect to a network
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Power Supply
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Supplies power to your computer
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RAM (Random Access Memory)
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Allows data items to be read and written in the same amount of time
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ROM (Read Only Memory)
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Computer memory that stores data and can't be erased or edited, only read
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SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory)
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Responds to change control inputs
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Sound Card
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Expansion card that allows computer to send audio to audio devices
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Video Card
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Expansion card that process images so they can be displayed on your computer screen
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Video RAM
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Stores video and image data that computer displays
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