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... unit . The system unit is the metal or plastic case that holds all the physical parts of the computer together . The part of the system unit that is responsible for the processing ( or the " brains " of the computer ) is called the central ...
... unit . The system unit is the metal or plastic case that holds all the physical parts of the computer together . The part of the system unit that is responsible for the processing ( or the " brains " of the computer ) is called the central ...
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... central processing unit . The motherboard also houses the chips that provide the short - term memory for the computer as well as a set of slots available for expansion cards ( see Figure 2.24 ) . What is the CPU ? The central processing ...
... central processing unit . The motherboard also houses the chips that provide the short - term memory for the computer as well as a set of slots available for expansion cards ( see Figure 2.24 ) . What is the CPU ? The central processing ...
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... unit is the box that contains the central electronic components of the computer , including the central processing unit ( CPU ) , memory , motherboard , and many other circuit boards that help the com- puter to function . But how ...
... unit is the box that contains the central electronic components of the computer , including the central processing unit ( CPU ) , memory , motherboard , and many other circuit boards that help the com- puter to function . But how ...
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Specialty Computers | 21 |
IN FOCUS | 22 |
Choosing the Right Internet Connection Option | 73 |
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