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Features of a Computer
- Processor (CPU)
- Measured in GHZ
- The higher the number
the faster it is.
- Does all the calculations
- It is the brains of the computer
- Measured in GHZ
- RAM - Memory
- Temporary memory
- The higher the RAM
the more you can do
at the same time
- Better graphics and
video require more
RAM.
- Temporary memory
- Hard Drive
- The primary storage area
- Measured in bites
(Gigabytes – can get
terabytes).
- The bigger the
hard drive the more
data can be stored.
- The primary storage area
- Wireless Enabled
- You can pick up Wi-Fi signals
- Connect to the internet.
- Slower than a cable due to distortion.
- Can’t travel through lots of thick walls.
- Can connect other devices together.
- You can pick up Wi-Fi signals
- USB Connection
- Universal Serial Bus
- Most common on a computer
- Many peripherals are connected this way
- Good to have lots of USB ports
- Universal Serial Bus
- Sound/Graphics Card
- Fixes to the main motherboard
- Play, record and display graphics
- If you use a lot of
sound/graphics it is an
important thing to consider
- Gamers usually have high
quality ones.
- Fixes to the main motherboard
- Optical Drive
- CD or DVD
drive
- Allows you to install software,
listen to music and watch
films
- Some allow you to burn CDs/DVD’s
- Useful for data transfer, backup and
archiving.
- CD or DVD
drive
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