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Technology

Michael CoxOctober 20, 2015

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Today we are going to explore the question“How Does a Computer Work?” by looking at

the different components of a computer

Objective:

The MOTHERBOARD The motherboard holds the components

or parts of the computer

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

The CPU is the brains of the computer

It controls information & tells other components of the computer what to do.

The next slide has some pictures of what the CPU looks like

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CPU The type of CPU in a computer also determines has fast that computer can operate.

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CPU A CPU generates lots of heat, so there is usually a small fan on top of the CPU to cool it down

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CPUThere are many different styles of fans

Memory

• Computers use two types of memory• Primary memory which is stored on chips located

on the motherboard• Secondary memory that is stored in the hard drive

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MemoryPrimary memory holds all of the essential

memory that tells your computer how to be a computer.

Secondary memory holds the information that you store in a computer

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RAM Memory (random-access memory)

RAM is a form of computer data storage.

RAM takes the form of integrated circuits that allow stored data to be accessed in any order

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What did I learn today?Today we are going to explore the question

“How Does a Computer Work?” by looking at the different components of a computer

Your assignment:At the bottom of your notes, type a narrative about what you learned

today.