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| is an acronym for random access memory, a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly; that is, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes. |
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| is the part of a computer system that is commonly referred to as the "brains" of a computer. |
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| Pronounced rahm, acronym for read-only memory, computer memory on which data has been prerecorded |
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| A programmable logic chip (processor) specialized for display functions. The GPU renders images, animations and video for the computer's screen. |
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| Run (the processor of one's computer) at a speed higher than that intended by the manufacturers. |
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| How many instructions per second would a computer running at 3GHz carry out? |
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| How is the clock speed measured? |
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