1. Computer
components
By Liam East

2. •CPU – Central processing unit
•The CPU is the brain of the computer and controls what the computer does.
•Sometimes referred to as the processor.
•A CPU uses a ZIF connector.
•A CPU can generate a lot of heat due to the amount it does.
The CPU

3. •RAM stands for Random Access memory
•It allows the computer to do more than one thing at a time. For
example, all windows you have open on your computer are stored in the
RAM, the more RAM you have, the more you have, the more you can do
at one time
RAM

4. The hard drive (HDD) is a fundamental internal component for a
computer, this is where all documents, music and movies are stored.
It is what is known as a storage device
The units used for the amount a hard drive can hold is GB (gigabytes)
Hard drives are connected using SATA cables
Hard Drive

5. A heat sink is what is applied on the CPU to stop it from overheating
The heat sink has a fan on the top of it
Warm air is made up by the CPU but then it is pushed out of the vents on the
base unit.
The heat sink is applied on to the CPU with a layer of thermal compound
Thermal compound is a substance that allow
Heat Sink