Motherboards
This is the main circuit board that connects all components in a PC.
What is the motherboard?
This component is known as the brain of the computer.
What is the CPU?
This is the temporary memory used while programs run.
What is RAM?
This component converts AC power from the wall into DC power for the PC.
What is the power supply unit?
This input device is used to type text.
What is a keyboard?
This full-sized form factor offers the most expansion options.
What is ATX?
This passive component sits on the CPU to help transfer heat.
What is a heatsink?
This storage device has no moving parts and uses flash memory.
What is an SSD?
This connector powers high-end graphics cards.
What is the PCIe power connector?
This port outputs both audio and video and is found on most modern PCs.
What is HDMI?
A compact motherboard form factor used in small PCs.
What is MicroATX?
This type of cooling system uses water to manage heat.
What is liquid cooling?
This type of memory module is most commonly used in desktops today.
What is DDR4?
This expansion slot is used for modern graphics and network cards.
What is PCI Express (PCIe)?
This port is used for connecting headphones or microphones.
What is a 3.5mm audio jack?
This type of chip stores BIOS settings.
What is CMOS?
This socket type determines which CPUs are compatible with a motherboard.
What is a CPU socket?
This traditional storage device uses spinning platters.
What is a hard disk drive (HDD)?
These small cards expand PC functionality and plug into PCIe slots.
What are expansion cards?
This key is commonly pressed to access BIOS or UEFI on boot.
What is the Delete key (or F2)?
This connector provides the main power from the PSU to the motherboard.
What is the 24-pin ATX connector?
This BIOS/UEFI setting allows you to control CPU fan speed.
What is fan control?
This SSD interface connects directly to the motherboard for fast read/write speeds.
What is M.2 NVMe?
This PSU rating system measures power efficiency (80+, Bronze, etc.).
What is the 80 PLUS rating?
This firmware has replaced BIOS in most modern systems.
What is UEFI?