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Computer Hardware - Coggle Diagram
Computer Hardware
HDD/SSD
- Computers main internal storage
- Application software, OS and files are stored here
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- Fast data transfer speed (SSD is faster than HDD)
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SSD - Solid storage with no ming parts, faster and more robust than HDD
CPU
- Interprets and executes commands from hardware and software for the user.
- Uses the Von Neumann Architecture
- Normally part of the Motherboard
- Has cores inside, more cores = better performance
- Can be found is household devices i.e microwaves
Sound Card
- Gives computers ability to produce sounds
- Headphones can be used to hear the sound
- Allows users to record sound input from a mic
Video Card
- Allows computer to produce graphical output onto a monitor
- Usually have a cooling mechanism i.e fan because they generate heat
- They are usually connected to the motherboard