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You may already know that there are many important parts inside a computer,

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but what exactly do they do?

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Let's take a look inside and learn about the various components that make a computer work.

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Whether it's a desktop computer or a laptop,

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every computer has a large circuit board called a motherboard.

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This contains some of the most important parts of the computer,

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such as the CPU, also known as the central processing unit or processor.

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The CPU can be considered the brain of the computer,

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because it processes information and carries out commands.

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Since it tends to get hot, it's covered by a piece of metal called a heatsink,

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which draws heat away from the processor.

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The motherboard also contains the computer's RAM, or Random Access Memory.

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This is the short-term memory that the computer uses whenever it's performing calculations.

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However, you cannot store your files there,

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because the RAM is cleared when you shut off the computer.

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The hard drive provides long-term storage,

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keeping all of the computer's data even when it's turned off.

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Many hard drives use a magnetic platter to store data,

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but many newer computers have solid-state drives,

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which are faster and more durable, but also more expensive.

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On many desktop computers, the motherboard has expansion slots

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that allow you to upgrade by adding expansion cards.

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You can add a video card to get better graphics performance,

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or you can add a wireless card to connect to your wireless home network.

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Most laptops, however, don't have expansion slots.

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Of course, the computer's components need electricity to run.

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The power supply unit is designed to take power from the wall outlet

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and send it to all of the different components that need power.

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laptops also contain a built-in battery that lets you use them anywhere a computer is a

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pretty complex machine but now that you've seen what goes on inside it should be a little less

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