inside of a computer workstation
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Computer Applications 1Block 2
Jennifer PatettaTori Small
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Inside of a Computer Workstation
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Power Supply and what it doesThe Power Supply is responsible for bringing the computer the needed power for tasks.
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MotherboardThe main circuit board of a personal computer. It contains the CPU, BIOS, memory, mass storage interfaces, and ports, as well as all controllers required to control standard peripheral devices.
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Hard Drive
The mechanism that reads and writes data on a hard disk.
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FanThis mechanism cools the internal parts of the computer contained in the computer case. It essentially prevents over heating because of the heat produced by all of the components within.
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Processor
This device is also known as the CPU. It is the brains of the computer and where most calculations take place. It is the most important element of a computer system. It is the internal component of the computer.
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RAMRandom Access Memory. It can be accessed randomly. Most common type of memory found in computers and devices such as printers. There are two types of RAM- DRAM and SRAM. RAM memory is temporary.
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Video CardA board that plugs into a personal computer and gives display capabilities.
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DVD/CD Drive
Digital Video Disk, an optical disk that holds enough memory for the movie or for the Compact Disk.