Optical Disc Drive - A computer device that reads from, and stores information on, optical storage media., Central Processing Unit - The part of a computer that oversees all operations and calculations., Hard Disk Drive - A storage device that holds large amounts of data, usually in the range of hundreds to thousands of megabytes., case - This is the enclosure that stores the majority of a computer's hardware. It protects the internal components from damage and helps to regulate temperature., motherboard - The main circuit board in a computer that the CPU, memory, video cards, etc plug into., Random Access Memory - This a temporary memory used to store data and process information, Power Supply Unit - A component of a computer that provides electricity to the rest of the components in your computer., Graphics Processing Unit - A processor on a graphics card. It makes images, animations, graphics and then displays them on the computer’s screen., keyboard - A required input device for a computer that allows you to input information into a computer by typing on the keys., mouse - It is generally used to control the mouse pointer that is found in graphical operating systems and applications., monitor - The part of a computer that contains the screen where messages to and from the CPU are displayed., heat sink - An object that cools another part that is too hot. It works with a CPU fan to do this., socket - It contains one or more mechanical components providing mechanical and electrical connections between a microprocessor and a printed circuit board (PCB)., fan - It is used to draw cooler air into the case from the outside, expel warm air from inside and move air across a heat sink to cool a particular component.,

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