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The CPU has three main parts:
Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU): It performs all mathematical and logical operations.
Control Unit (CU): It manages and directs the processor’s operations.
Memory Unit (MU): It stores data and instructions.
Boost Bits
The speed of a CPU is measured in Gigahertz (GHz). A higher Hertz value means the CPU
processes information faster.
Motherboard
The motherboard, also known as the system board or main
circuit board, is a key part of a computer. It’s where many
important electronic components are connected or built-in.
The motherboard has slots or connectors for additional
boards, such as graphics or sound cards, and it also holds
the CPU and memory. These parts work together to make the
computer run smoothly.
SMPS
The Switched Mode Power Supply (SMPS), also called the power
supply unit, manages the computer’s power supply. It converts
Alternating Current (AC) from a power source into low-voltage Direct
Current (DC) to supply to other computer parts. It has a switching
regulator that controls the output voltage and has a built-in fan to help
cool it down.
Disk Drive
A disk drive is an internal component that reads and writes data on storage disks. Disk drives
can be installed inside the CPU box/cabinet or in a separate box that is an external unit. Most
disk drives work by spinning the disk to read and write data. The hard disk drive is the most
common type, but there are also Compact Disc (CD) drives, Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) drives,
and Blu-ray Disc (BD) drives.
Modem
A modem, short for Modulator–Demodulator, is a device that enables a computer to send
and receive data over a telephone line. The conversion from digital data to analog is called
modulation, while the reverse process is called demodulation.
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