PARTS OF THE PARTS OF THE COMPUTERCOMPUTER

BY JENNY DENGBY JENNY DENG

CASECASE

The case is like a skeleton.Everything is attached to it.It holds and protects the components.It is the surroundings of the outside.

MOBOMOBO

A motherboard is like a spine.It connects to all of the electronic components.The motherboard is found in the computer. On the non removable side.In the middle.

PSUPSU

The Power Supply Unit gives power to the motherboard.It attaches to the power cord.It is located at a corner.It connects to the fan.

CPUCPU

The Central Processing Unit is the brain of the computer.It controls everything in the computer.It is connected to the motherboard.It is in the middle of the motherboard.

GPUGPU

The Graphic Processing Unit is like a memory.It shows HD images to your screen. It is attached to the motherboard.Its located under the CPU.

HDDHDD

The Hard Disk Drive is a data storage device.It is attached to the motherboard and the power supply.It is located under the DVD Drive.

SSDSSD

The Solid-State Drive is like a USB but its for memory cards.It is connected to the PSU, SATA Cable and the Motherboard.It is located in the Drive Bay.

USBUSB

The Universal Serial Bus is to connect things together.They connect to the Keyboards, mouse, disk drive. EtcIt is located at the back of the computer.

HEAT SINKSHEAT SINKS

The Heat Sink cools down hot components.It is connected to the CPU and the Motherboard.It is located under the fan in the middle of the Motherboard.

OPTICAL DRIVEOPTICAL DRIVE

The Optical Disk Drive reads or writes to or from the Optical Disk.It is connected to the Sata Cable and to the Motherboard.It is located below the SSD.

EXPANSIONS EXPANSIONS SLOTSSLOTS

The Expansion Slots Is an openingin a computer where a circuit board can be inserted.It connects to the motherboard.It is located on the motherboard.

MONITORMONITOR

The Monitor lets you see images. It is connected to the Computer.It is located on the table. In front of you. Right in front of your eyes.

KEYBOARDKEYBOARD

The Keyboard is a thing that helps you type words into the computer which will appear on your monitor.It is connected to the computer.It is located on the table. Under the monitor. Where your fingers should be.Now im using a keyboard.

MOUSEMOUSE

The Mouse is a arrow on your monitor that helps you click and move things around.It is connected to the computer.It is located on the table.Beside the keyboard.Where your hands should be.Im using a mouse right now.

SATA CABLESATA CABLE

The Serial ATA connects your hard drive to your motherboard.It is located by the hard drive and the motherboard.