Anatomy of a Machine PC Parts UGA ETC
The Motherboard ď Ź
Holds the circuitry that connects all the parts of the PC together
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CPU Socket
Processor
“Brains” of the PC Performs calculations that make the computer run Usually covered with a large heat sink and fan
Processor Cont.
Fan
Heatsink
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RAM
RAM
Short-term Memory of the Computer Fits into special slots on the Motherboard Cheap upgrade that can make a world of difference
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Power
Power Supply
Supplies Power to the PC Connectors plug into the Motherboard, as well as the hard drives and disk drives Do not open the power supply
Hard Drive
Long term storage on the PC Size measured in Gigabytes Spinning platters inside the case Don’t open the HD case
Floppy Drive
3.5inch Drive Special connectors
CD/DVD Drives
Same Connections as the HD 5.25 inch Drives