Brain and Desk
This component is called the "brain" or "boss" of the computer
CPU or Central Processing unit
This component acts like a computer's file cabinet, keeping files and apps for long-term use.
Storage or Hard Drive
This component is known as the artist of the computer because it draws everything you see on screen.
GPU or Graphics Processing Unit
This component is often called the heart of the computer.
PSU or Power Supply Unit
This component houses and protects the computer's internal parts.
The case
This component provides temporary workspace for the CPU while the computer is running.
RAM
These are the two main types of storage drives discussed in class.
HDDs and SSDs
This component is like the office where all the computer parts connect.
Motherboard or PCB
The PSU converts this type of energy into usable amounts for each component
electricity
While it may not be the most exciting part of the computer, it is possibly the most important one to choose when building anew computer.
The PSU
The CPU has multiple workers called these, which allow it to work on several tasks at once.
cores
This storage device uses a spinning platter and a moving arm to find data.
HDD or Hard Disk Drive
Video games and video editing rely heavily on this component to draw images quickly.
GPU
This type of cooling uses fans or pumps to cool computer parts.
Active cooling
A computer needs to save a file for tomorrow. Should it use RAM, an SSD, or the CPU?
an SSD
This measurement tells you how fast each CPU worker operates.
clock speed
This storage device has no moving parts and can access data almost instantly.
SSD or Solid State Drive
When building a computer, you should choose this component first to ensure all other parts are compatible.
Motherboard
Vents and heatsinks are examples of this type of cooling that does not actively do work.
Passive Cooling
Which computer part acts like a filing cabinet for all the computers files
Storage
A computer has a powerful CPU, but it slows down when too many apps are open. Which component might need more capacity?
RAM or Random Access Memory
You need lots of storage for a low price and don't mind slower access. Which type of drive would you choose?
HDD
GPUs work like thousands of small workers that paint these small points of light on your screen to render an image
pixels
A computer will use thermal throttling to slow down the computer when what is happening
When the components get too hot.
This part is often called the heart of the computer
the PSU