7 Main Computer Components

CPU Central Processing Unit

Motherboard the main circuit board of the computer that allows all parts of the computer to receive power and communicate with each other
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RAM Random Access Memory
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RAM where programs are stored when running
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Power Supply rub your finger on this to remove Static electricity before touching components in the computer

Video Card handles graphics that are displayed on the monitor

Hard Disk The main disk inside a computer used for storing programs and information

Optical Drives Used for playing and burning CD's, and DVD's.

CPU Brain of the Computer

RAM Temporary memory
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CPU handles ALL the instructions of the computer

Power Supply Supplies the power that the computer needs