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Section1b Components of A Computer Mind Map

The document lists and describes the main internal and external components of a computer. It includes internal components like the central processing unit (CPU), motherboard, memory, storage devices, and cooling fans. External components mentioned are input devices like keyboards, mice, and webcams, and output devices such as monitors, printers, and speakers. The document also lists peripheral devices that can be added to expand a computer's abilities.

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Section1b Components of A Computer Mind Map

The document lists and describes the main internal and external components of a computer. It includes internal components like the central processing unit (CPU), motherboard, memory, storage devices, and cooling fans. External components mentioned are input devices like keyboards, mice, and webcams, and output devices such as monitors, printers, and speakers. The document also lists peripheral devices that can be added to expand a computer's abilities.

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MRYUSUF.

COM IGCSE ICT 0417 SECTION 1: COMPONENTS OF A COMPUTER

The "body" of the computer, through


Mouse which all other components interface.
Steering wheel Trackerball POINTING DEVICES Computer power supply.
Light pen MOTHERBOARD
Joystick GAMING DEVICES Used to lower the temperature of the computer;
Joypad Computer fan is almost always attached to the CPU, and the computer
case will generally have several fans to maintain a constant airflow.

A sub-unit in a computer or attached to a computer that manages the


Image scanner STORAGE CONTROLLERS movement of data between the computer & the external storage device(s),
IMAGE, VIDEO INPUT DEVICES such as, disk drives & tape units.
Web camera

Microphone AUDIO INPUT DEVICES


Produces the output for the visual display unit.
This will either be built into the motherboard or
VIDEO DISPLAY CONTROLLER
attached in its own separate slot (PCI, PCI-E, PCI-E 2.0, or AGP),
in the form of a Graphics Card.
Printer
IMAGE, VIDEO OUTPUT DEVICES
Monitor
Optical drives
REMOVABLE MEDIA DEVICES Solid state devices
Speaker
AUDIO OUTPUT DEVICES Magnetic media
Headset

INTERNAL STORAGE Hard disk - for medium-term storage of data.


A peripheral is a type of computer hardware that is added
PERIPHERAL
to a host computer in order to expand its abilities.
Solid-state drive - a device similar to hard disk,
EXTERNAL STORAGE but containing no moving parts.
Central Processing Unit CD/DVD/Blue Ray/Mini disc
Performs most of the calculations which enable
CPU
a computer to function, sometimes referred to as
SOUND CARD Enables the computer to output sound to audio devices,
the "brain" of the computer.

Network card
RANDOM-ACCESS MEMORY NETWORKING Modem
MAIN / INTERNAL MEMORY
READ-ONLY MEMORY Router

TEXT INPUT DEVICES Keyboard


A case that holds a transformer, voltage control, and (usually)
Computer Case
a cooling fan, and supplies power to run the rest of the computer.

Title: S 1: Components of a Computer Author: Mr. Yusuf Alert Date: Sep. 11, 2010

File: S1ComponentsOfComputer.twd Company: www.mryusuf.com

11/09/2010

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