The document describes the main components inside a computer and their functions. The power supply provides electricity to run the computer. The motherboard allows all parts to communicate. The hard drive stores large amounts of data that persists even when the computer is off. The fan cools the computer to prevent overheating as components process information at high speeds. The processor executes commands and applications, while RAM temporarily stores data for quick access and the video card handles graphics processing and display.

1. Inside a Computer Kerry Cheng, John Blackwell Computer Applications I Period 2

2. Computer Workstation USB Parrallel Port Ethernet Card Floppy Disk Drive Hard Drive RAM CPU Video Card Power Supply Mother Board CD or DVD

3. Power Supply This is the box inside your computer that supplies it with the electricity that it needs.

4. Motherboard The motherboard allows communication between all the parts of a computer.

5. Hard Drive This stores large amounts of data for a computer that stay while the computer is turned off.

6. Fan The purpose of a fan is to cool the parts of a computer as it processes information at high speeds. This prevents overheating

7. Processor This processes commands and application on a computer system.

8. RAM Random Access Memory Temporarily stores data so that the computer can easily retrieve it.

9. Video Card This handles the graphics processing and display of images.

10. CD Drive The basic task of a CD drive is to install software onto the computer Many uses exist for the CD drive including backing up data and copying/listening to music files and MP3s.