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Description
Mind Map by Lauren Vardy, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Lauren Vardy
over 11 years ago
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Keywords
- Processor
- The higher the number the faster
it is. Does all the calculations,
the ‘brain’ of the computer.
Usually measured in GHz.
- The higher the number the faster
it is. Does all the calculations,
the ‘brain’ of the computer.
Usually measured in GHz.
- RAM
- Temporary memory.
The higher the RAM the
more things you can do
at once. Better graphics
and videos require
more RAM.
- Temporary memory.
The higher the RAM the
more things you can do
at once. Better graphics
and videos require
more RAM.
- Hard Drive
- Primary storage area.
Measured in bytes (gigabytes).
1000 gigabytes= terabyte. The
bigger the more data can be
stored.
- Primary storage area.
Measured in bytes (gigabytes).
1000 gigabytes= terabyte. The
bigger the more data can be
stored.
- Wireless Enabled
- Pick up Wi-Fi signals and connect
to internet. Slower than a cable
due to distortion. Can’t travel
through lots of thick walls.
Connects other devices together.
- Pick up Wi-Fi signals and connect
to internet. Slower than a cable
due to distortion. Can’t travel
through lots of thick walls.
Connects other devices together.
- USB Connection
- Universal Serial Bus. It’s the most
common thing on a computer. Many
peripherals are connected this way.
It’s good to have a lot of USB ports.
- Universal Serial Bus. It’s the most
common thing on a computer. Many
peripherals are connected this way.
It’s good to have a lot of USB ports.
- Sound/ Graphics Card
- Fixed to the main motherboard.
Plays, record and displays graphics.
If you see a lot of sound/ graphics it
is an important thing to consider.
Gamers usually have very expensive
graphics cards.
- Fixed to the main motherboard.
Plays, record and displays graphics.
If you see a lot of sound/ graphics it
is an important thing to consider.
Gamers usually have very expensive
graphics cards.
- Optical Drive
- CD or DVD drive. Allows
you to install software,
listen to and watch films.
Some optical drives allow
you to burn CDs/DVDs.
Useful for data transfers,
backing up and archiving.
- CD or DVD drive. Allows
you to install software,
listen to and watch films.
Some optical drives allow
you to burn CDs/DVDs.
Useful for data transfers,
backing up and archiving.
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