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19 Cards in this Set
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CPU (processor)
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brains of the computer. processes instructions, performs calculations, manages flow of info
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Control unit
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coordinates the activities of all the other computer components
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ALU
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responsible for performing arithmetic calculations and makes logic and comparisonn decisions
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CPU steps
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fetches info/instruction from RAM
decodes executes stores result to RAM |
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core
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complete processing section from a CPU embedded into the same physical chip
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clock speed
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how quickly processor works
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cache
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amt. of immediate access memory the CPU has
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front side bus
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connects processor to system memory
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Random access memory
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temporary storage (memory)
volatile |
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kernel memory
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memory that your operating system uses
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hard drive
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nonvolitile storage used the most
2 terabytes largest capacity of any storage device transfer data to computer components faster transfer- megabytes/second |
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prerecorded
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CD-ROM
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Recordable
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CD-R
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Rewritable
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CD-RW
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video card
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expansion card installed inside system unit to translate binary data into images
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Graphics Processing Unit
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perfors same kind of computational work that a CPU performs. specialized to handle 3d graphics and image and video processing
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Disk Defragmenter
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files and reorganizes, making hard drive work more efficiently
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PSR- problem steps recorder
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go through exact steps leading to problem that is occurring. send in WinZip to customer support
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problems persist
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upgrade operating system to latest version
reinstall operating system |
