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| This is a card where the CPU, ALU, FPU, and RAM are. |
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-central processing unit
-computer controller computer
-stores the instruction pointer,which knows what your computer should do next |
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-arithmetic logic unit
-integer calculator
-evaluates boolean (true/false) statements |
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-floating point unit
-does floating point calculations |
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-random access memory
-short-term high speed memory on which all programs run |
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| converts power from an outlet or adapter to make it usable by computer |
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| set of cabling connecting the internal components of computer |
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| provides archival storage of files |
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