Nt1310 Unit 3 Components

CPU is the Central Processing Unit. This is the key component or even the “brain” of the computer. The CPU carries out all the instructions and every single instruction must go through the CPU prior to being performed. It executes arithmetic, logical and input/output operations.
The motherboard is the main circuit board in a computer. The motherboard contains many components such as the CPU, PCI slots, the microprocessor, and USB ports. On the motherboard there is something called the chipset which is basically a number of chips and controllers? Essentially, the motherboard is what makes all the components in the computer work together.
RAM is the random access memory and it is volatile. It holds program instructions and data. The CPU can find
the data it needs for processing from the RAM.
The ROM is the read only memory and it is non-volatile. The data in ROM can only be read and it cannot be changed once it has been entered.
It controls the positioning, reading, and writing of a hard disk. The HDD stores and allows quick access to large amounts of data.
The video card outputs images to display.it also speeds up 2D and 3D graphics and processes images for the computer.