The document discusses the key components of a computer system. It describes the central processing unit (CPU) as the brain of the computer that controls everything inside. The CPU connects to the motherboard and uses a heat sink to prevent overheating. Other components mentioned include the hard drive for data storage, graphics card for visuals, RAM for temporary data, and input/output devices like keyboards, mice, printers and monitors.

1. Components of a computer Adam Greenhalgh

12. Heat sink The heat sink sits on top off the CPU and transfers heat away from the CPU which then prevents the computer from over-heating . These all also generally made from aluminium.

13. Heat Sink Advanced The heat sink sits on top of the CPU but you can get different types off ways off cooling the CPU down. You can get a fan that sits on top off then heat sink or you can get a water cooling system that will also transfer the heat away from the CPU.

14. Ram Ram stands for random access memory this is a form off computer data storage. This allows you to edit your work once it has been saved.

23. B ios PCI Processor socket CPU under heat sink South bridge Memory slots RAM http://www.vceit.com/hardware/motherboard/motherboard2.jpg IDE connectors ATX connectors Heat sink Cmos battery North bridge