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Computer Parts Vocab
Intro to Computers
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Computer Science
8th Grade
01/26/2017

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Input Devices
Definition
hardware that puts information into the computer
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Output Devices
Definition
hardware that puts out information so you can see it or hear it
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Keyboard
Definition
types information into the computer
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Mouse
Definition
device used to click, drag, scroll, and highlight
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Speakers
Definition
device used to hear sound from the computer
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Motherboard
Definition
central printed circuit board connects to many of the crucial parts of a system
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Hard Drive
Definition
holds your computers' software and most of your files
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CPU (Central Processing Unit)
Definition
acts as the brains of the computer
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PSU (Power Supply Unit)
Definition
converts power from the plug to all the parts of the computer
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RAM (Random Accessing Memory)
Definition
stores information for running programs, faster than hard drives
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GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)
Definition
renders images, animation,and video for the monitor
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Computer Case
Definition
the "house" of a computer
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Operating System
Definition
the software that enables you to communicate with the computer (Windows or Mac OS usually)
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Monitor
Definition
device that allows you to see info
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