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===RAM(Random Access Memory)=== |
===RAM(Random Access Memory)=== |
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*data is temporarily stored while in use by the processor |
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*Information is more readily processed with increasing amounts of ram for instant access |
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*All memory on RAM is erased when the computer is powered down |
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===Graphics card=== |
===Graphics card=== |
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*Takes information from the CPU and displays that in the pixels of the monitor |
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*A graphics card contains |
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*RAM: temporarily stores information for graphics |
**RAM: temporarily stores information for graphics |
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*graphics processing unit (GPU): like a CPU, does all the complex calculations to produce an image |
**graphics processing unit (GPU): like a CPU, does all the complex calculations to produce an image |
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*a BIOS chip (input/output): stores basic settings |
**a BIOS chip (input/output): stores basic settings |
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===Power Supply=== |
===Power Supply=== |
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*The power supply does exactly what the name suggests: it supplies power to all the components in the computer |
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*Actual wattage of the power supply varies and how much power you need depends on the parts you get |
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===Memory: Hard drives and Solid state drives=== |
===Memory: Hard drives and Solid state drives=== |
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*Computer’s main memory |
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*Where information is stored long term |
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<li>Hard drive: Circular disk that spins as a laser reads information off of it |
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Revision as of 15:43, 11 May 2012
Joseph-Building a PC
There were two main parts to this project:
- Research the parts of a computer and what they do
- Choose the specific parts of a computer to buy and put together
Parts of a Computer
Motherboard:
- PCI Slots: (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Where the graphics card and other such extras are connected.
- Memory Slots: Where you place the RAM.
- Back Panel Connector:
Contains many different connections to the computer such as USB Ports
- Firewire: Extra efficient connection to the motherboard
- CPU Socket: Where the processor is placed
- Main Power Connector: Where the power supply is plugged in.
CPU:Central Processing Unit
- Computational engine: Does all the algorithms required to run a computer
Underside of the CPU contains hundreds of pins
- Socket types:
- LGA: (Land grid array) has many different pins that make contact with the underside of the CPU
- PGA: (Pin grid array) Has sockets that the underside of the CPU is inserted into
RAM(Random Access Memory)
- data is temporarily stored while in use by the processor
- Information is more readily processed with increasing amounts of ram for instant access
- All memory on RAM is erased when the computer is powered down
Graphics card
- Takes information from the CPU and displays that in the pixels of the monitor
- A graphics card contains
- RAM: temporarily stores information for graphics
- graphics processing unit (GPU): like a CPU, does all the complex calculations to produce an image
- a BIOS chip (input/output): stores basic settings
Power Supply
- The power supply does exactly what the name suggests: it supplies power to all the components in the computer
- Actual wattage of the power supply varies and how much power you need depends on the parts you get
Memory: Hard drives and Solid state drives
- Computer’s main memory
- Where information is stored long term
- Solid state drive: no moving parts, more reliable, faster at accessing data and it uses less power.
