What's On the Inside?


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  • labeled parts by number  

    Now that we have the cover off, take a look inside.

     Picture of CPU with cover removed so that we may see inside.

     

Quiz Yourself

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  • Which part is called the brain of the computer?

  • What sends electricity to all the different components that need power?

  • Where would you plug in upgrades such as a new video card or a wireless card?

  • Which part draws heat away from the CPU?

  • What is the large circuit board called?

  • What is the short term memory of the computer called?

  • Where is long term memory stored?