Computer Hardware PPt and computer basic course outline.pptx.pdf
- 2. Old Vs. New •Computers have been around for a long time. Some of the first computers ever made were used to perform simple calculations. They were the size of a big room and could only do what your calculator can do now!
- 3. New Computers •Nowadays computers are everywhere •And over the years they are getting small and more powerful
- 4. Computer Case •You may have a PC at home, but do you know what is really inside it and how it works?
- 5. Computer •The computer is made up of several different components. This is what makes up a computer •You task today will be to complete your components worksheet and understand what is in a computer
- 6. RAM •Random-access memory is a form of temporary computer data storage. This is were all your files and programs are stored on your computer when it is switched on
- 7. CPU •The Central Processing Unit is the brains of the computer. This hardware makes the computer work by telling all the components what to do and when to do it
- 8. Motherboard •The Motherboard is the web that connects all the components together through electrical currents
- 9. PSU •The Power Supply Unit is the connection to pass power into the computer from the plug
- 10. Hard Drive •The Hard Drive is were all your programs are stored on a computer. If this breaks you will loss everything on your computer (Programs, Music, Files)
- 11. Heat Sink •The Heat Sink keeps the CPU cool. As the CPU works very hard to gets very hot. If it gets too hot it will stop working
- 12. Fan •The Fan is also used to keep the CPU cool. It sits on top of the heat sink and blows the heat away from the CPU
- 13. Graphics Card •Graphics cards are used by computers that perform the dual role of sending pixels to the display and providing a specific type of processing using a GPU (graphical processing unit).
- 14. Sound Card •A Sound Card is a device which can be slotted into a computer to allow the use of audio components for multimedia applications.
- 15. CD Drive •A CD Drive is a drive that reads a compact disc and that is connected to an audio system.
- 16. USB Ports •A USB port is a connection point on computers and many other types of consumer electronics which allow used to plug in a USB which the computer can read