Computers play a huge part in society these days. People either have their phone, PDA, or a laptop on them at most times. These are all computers in some way and people tend to form a relationship or an obsession with them. It’s interesting that we form this relationship or obsession with something that is so similar to us. If you think about it computers are a lot like the human body. In this essay I will tell you about how computers and humans are very similar. Humans have all these different parts working together to keep you alive and functioning. Computers work the same way having multiple pieces jammed into a single unit all working together to function properly. These multiple pieces are: the Motherboard, Central Processing Unit, Graphics Processing Unit, Fans, Mouse, Monitor, Hard Drive, Rapid Storage Memory (RAM) Card, Wiring, Case, Keyboard, and Power Supply. The Motherboard of a computer acts almost as the nervous system of the human body. As the brain thinks and tells actions it routes through the nervous system to perform the action. The motherboard connects every piece of the computer together and routes all information to its desired location intended. The Central Processing Unit, also known as the CPU, is relative to the brain of a person. The brain commands the body to do actions and processes information. Without the CPU in the computer, it could not function at all. The CPU processes all information and sends it through the motherboard to the proper location. The Monitor acts as the head of the body. The head contains the facial features and stores the brain at the top. Though the CPU does not reside in the monitor, the monitor does contain the face. The face is projected from the head. It is optional for a ... ... middle of paper ... ...ation to each or the parts. The Power Supply acts as the heart pumping power to the whole unit. The power supply does not connect everything through the wires like the heart and veins do but it does function the same as the heart. The power supply produces the necessary amounts of voltage to each part of the system to let each part function. Finally the Case that is similar to the body. The body is one single unit that holds all the functioning pieces inside of it. The computer case holds all the parts except for the extruding parts just like the human body, for example: the head. The case comes in many shapes and forms just like people. Humans and computers are similar in many ways. The only major difference between us and computers is we have a conscious. If it wasn’t for a conscious, they could probably become very much alive as we are, or as we see in movies.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that computers play a huge part in society these days, and people form an obsession with them. computers and humans are very similar.
- Explains that computers work the same way having multiple pieces jammed into a single unit all working together to function properly.
- Explains that the motherboard connects every piece of the computer together and routes all information to its desired location intended.
- Explains that the central processing unit, also known as the cpu, is relative to the brain of a person. the brain commands the body to do actions and processes information.
- Explains that the monitor acts as the head of the body. the head contains facial features and stores the brain at the top.
- Explains that the graphics processing unit (gpu) acts as the face. the gpu displays through the monitors’ screen to show the information or how the computer is acting.
- Explains that fans and lungs both breathe to keep the body running and circulate blood, whereas fans ‘breathe’ to cool the inside and prevent overheating.
- Explains that the mouse and keyboard are the computers way to interact with the world or just us.
- Explains that memory is stored in the brain, but the hard drive is not. memory is needed to live and move forward.
- Explains that rapid storage memory, also known as ram, acts as our short term memory. it quickly grabs information and holds on to it for however long it is useful. cookies are an exception to this.
- Explains that the wires connect each piece of the computer together all leading back to the motherboard.
- Explains that the power supply acts as the heart pumping power to the whole unit. the power supply does not connect everything through the wires like heart and veins do, but it does function the same.
- Explains that the computer case holds all the parts except for the extruding parts just like the human body.
- Explains that humans and computers are similar in many ways, but humans have a conscious. if it wasn't for conscious, computers could probably become very much alive as we are.
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- Nt1310 Unit 4 Main Components And Componentsexplanatory essayMotherboard- is the part of a computer that contains the computer’s basic circuitry and components. It allows the CPU, RAM and other components to communicate.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the processor, also known as the central processing unit, runs the operating system and other applications. it is constantly receiving data from the user or other active software.
- Explains that the motherboard contains the computer's basic circuitry and components. the power supply converts mains ac to low-voltage regulated dc power for the internal components of a computer.
- Explains that random access memory is a fast temporary type of storage component where programs, data and applications are stored.
- Explains that read only memory is memory that cannot be changed. it retains its memory even when the computers power is off.
- Explains that storage is a non-volatile disk space. external hard drives would be an example of external storage, while internal storage houses the operating system and software applications.
- Explains that hard drives can store large amounts of data ranging from 200gb – 1tb. the data is encoded into bits and written into the disks as a series of changes in the direction of the magnetic pull.
- Explains that solid-state drives are faster, more efficient, and reliable than a normal hard drive. they are ideal for laptops due to their durability and withstand shocks and knocks.
- Explains that usb (universal serial bus) is a port used to connect peripherals to your computer, such as keyboards, mice, data storage, output/displays and communication devices.
- Explains monitors and printers, which are hardware devices that allow the user to print images, text, and other items on paper.
659 wordsRead More - Nt1310 Unit 5 Components Of Operating Systemcomparative essayA desktop computer consists of a computer system unit, a keyboard, a mouse, and a monitor. These are also input devices which are the devices used to input data in the computer or used to provide data and control signals to an information processing system. The computer system unit is the enclosure for all the other main interior components of a computer. The primary function of the computer system unit is to hold all the other components together and protect the sensitive electronic parts from the outside elements.
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- Explains the computer system unit, keyboard, mouse, and monitor, which are the input devices used to input data in a computer or provide data and control signals to an information processing system.
- Explains that vga stands for video graphics array. it is used for connecting a computer to monitors.
- Describes a portable storage device that can be attached to computers via usb or firewire connection, or wirelessly. they have high storage capacities and are often used to back up computers or serve as network drives.
- Explains that the internet connection (wired) port looks a lot like the modem or telephone port, but it is slightly wider.
- Explains that most desktop computers have several usb ports, which can be used to connect almost any type of device, including mice, keyboards, printers and digital cameras.
- Explains that microphones are input devices that receive information from a user. they can be used to record sound or communicate with another computer user over the internet.
- Explains that many computers include audio ports on the front of the computer case that allow you to easily connect speakers, microphones, and headsets without fumbling with the back.
- Explains that the mouse and keyboard ports are green and purple, and on new computers, these ports have been replaced by usb.
- Explains that ram is your system's short-term memory. when you work on a document, spreadsheet, or other type of file, the data is written to the hard drive.
- Advises laying your computer tower on its side, so that you can access the motherboard when the side panel is removed, or you may be able to unscrew it by hand.
- Advises against static build-up on the body, as it can damage computer parts and imperceptible to humans. ground yourself before starting.
- Explains that most motherboards have 2 or 4 ram slots. ram sockets are located near the cpu, though their location may vary depending on the manufacturer or model.
- Advises removing old ram by releasing the clamps on each side of the socket. the ram can be lifted out of motherboard with little to no effort.
- Advises putting the ram stick into the slot and applying equal pressure until the clamps on the side click and lock it in.
- Explains that a computer's central processing unit (cpu) is located inside the computer case on the motherboard, which is covered by the heat sink.
- Explains that the hard drive is long-term storage, which means the data is still saved even if you turn the computer off or unplug it.
1307 wordsRead More - Nt1310 Unit 7 Gadgetsexplanatory essayMotherboard- The motherboard is the circuit board inside the computer. It connects the CPU, RAM and other hardware together, and allows them to communicate with each other.
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- Explains that a wide area network consists of more than two lans. the largest wan is the internet.
- Explains that the world wide web is a connection of networks. it lets you access web pages, which give you information on certain topics.
- Explains that bit- bit is short for binary digit. a bit consists of either a 0 or 1. multiple bits are called bytes.
- Explains that a desktop computer consists of monitor, computer, keyboard, and mouse. it can have bigger hard drives and more memory.
- Explains that a laptop computer is smaller than desktop computers. it has screen, keyboard, mouse, and all the computing components all connected as one.
- Explains the advantages of a tablet — it's smaller, has less memory, and has an on-screen keyboard.
- Explains that special keys are key on a keyboard that help do special functions. they include f1 through f12 keys, caps lock, shift, control, enter, atl, and the windows key.
- Explains that navigation keys help you navigate on a computer. they include the four arrow keys, home key, end key and page up and the page down key.
- Explains that the taskbar on a computer is the bar at the very bottom of any computer screen.
- Explains the role of a computer to make our lives easier. computers search the internet for us, preform calculations, type papers, and tell us the weather.
- Explains that webcams are small cameras on the top of a computer. they are used to communicate face-to-face and take pictures.
- Explains that smartphones are a small device that most people have. they are used for communication and entertainment.
- Explains that function keys are the keys near the top of a keyboard. each key does something different, but not by itself.
- Explains that logging off a computer is useful when multiple people are using the same computer. it saves the information associated with your log-in username.
- Explains that when restarting a computer, the computer will shut down, and then reboot.
- Explains that you can shut down a computer by holding the power button until everything on the computer is off.
- Explains usb, or universal serial bus, as a storage device that connects to computers via usb port. a usb can hold different amounts of information.
- Explains that save as allows you to pick the name of the document, and the location where you want to save it.
- Explains that a command is something you tell your computer to do. when you hit control s, you are telling it to save the document.
- Explains that data is the information stored on a computer. it can be documents, videos, pictures, or software.
- Explains that there are many careers in computers from graphic design to computer sciences. technology is always changing and upgrading to the latest version. everyone should learn to use one.
- Explains that a mouse is an input device that connects to the computer. the mouse allows you to navigate, open applications and scroll through websites and documents.
- Explains that the keyboard is also an input device. there are many buttons on a keyboard that allow you to do different things.
- Explains that the motherboard is the circuit board inside the computer. it connects cpu, ram, and other hardware together and allows them to communicate with each other.
- Explains that storage devices are computer hardware that stores information. primary and secondary storage include ram and flash drives.
- Explains that the central processing unit (cpu) is the most important thing in a computer. it retrieves date, decodes it into information, and saves information to the computer's memory.
- Explains that input devices are computer hardware that you can plug into your computer. each input device has its own function.
- Explains that computer hardware is something that you can physically touch. hardware includes mice, keyboards, hard drives, motherboards and many other things.
- Explains that software is a set of instructions that tell the computer what to do.
- Explains that lan is a local area network that spans to small areas like rooms or businesses.
1507 wordsRead More - Explain The Three Box Modelexplanatory essayThe processor is the factory floor of the computer; it’s recipient of all the instructions and then processes them. It conveys the instructions of a computer program by performing rudimentary arithmetical, logical, and input/output operations of the system.
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- Explains that the three box model is comprises of the processor, memory and i/o ports.
- Explains that the processor is the factory floor of the computer; it's recipient of all the instructions and then processes them. it performs rudimentary arithmetical, logical, and input/output operations.
- Explains that the main memory is the location where instructions and data are stored for processing. the ram is random access memory.
- Explains that random access memory is both readable and writable but ram is volatile storage, the data is lost every time the computer is turned off.
- Explains that rom chips deliver fast-access to non-volatile information and store the instructions required to load the computer system.
- Explains that the von neumann architecture consisted of memory that could store both the data and the program that was being processed.
- Explains how figure 3 program instructions are executed sequentially, one at a time.
- Explains that the von neumann architecture brought forward the idea that a person needs to interact with the machine.
- Explains that data and programs share the same memory space, and poorly written code can overwrite program code and ruin the program.
- Explains the problem with the von neumann architecture is that each piece of data and instruction has to go through the data bus and move from the main memory to the cpu.
- Explains that the von neumann architecture was very successful in the sense that most modern computers are being based on the design.
- Explains that every single personal computer has two clocks built in, a virtual clock (system clock) and an operating system (real time clock). the hardware clock runs even when the system is on or off.
- Explains that the von neumann architecture derives from a computer system designed by john von neuman in 1945.
- Explains the function of the arithmetic logic unit in the cpu (central processing unit) was designed to only execute calculations with data that was inputted.
- Explains that multi-core processors have become the prime choice of computer set up in modern computers due to the speed at which they can perform tasks.
- Opines that multiprocessing is great if you can afford it and have a reason to use it, but it is expensive and isn't really worth the money.
968 wordsRead More - Basic Computer Hardware And Softwareexplanatory essayA CPU has various discrete units to help it in these tasks for example there is an arithmetic and logic unit(ALU) that takes care of all the math and logical data comparisons that need to performed. A control register makes sure everything happens in the right sequence. The motherboard is the main circuit board inside the PC. All other components are either slotted into or soldered to this board.
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- Explains that microprocessors are different to one another according to the manufacturer and technical specifications. they communicate with the rest of the system by means of buses.
- Explains that signals to synchronize access to the various devices, such as whether to read or write data travel along the control bus.
- Explains that zip drives are high-capacity yet portable storage mediums. they are used for backup and archive functions, not something one would constantly run programs from.
- Explains that system software is the name given to a set of instructions or programs that can be run on the computer.
- Explains that the operating system is a program that conducts the communication between the various pieces of hardware.
- Explains software that has been written down to perform a particular job example calculation, manipulate text, and so.
- Explains that the central unit is the basic part of the computer and includes all the main computer parts. it is responsible for executing, or running the software.
- Explains that the type of micro processor installed greatly affects the performance of a system.
- Explains that memory is divided into two parts: rom (read only memory) and ram (random access memory). ram contains programs and data written into it at the time of manufacture.
- Explains that keyboards are set in qwerty layout just like a typewriter. they also contain function keys, special keys (ctrl, alt, home, page up, insert, cursor keys) and numeric keys.
- Explains that visual display units (vdus) are output units that display the result of processing in a visual form on an electronic output unit.
- Explains that computer memory is the primary storage, whereas there is also a secondary storage which is with us even when the computer is switched off.
1701 wordsRead More - How Computer Work: How A Computer Worksexplanatory essayA computer is a combination of several parts. These parts are Random Access Memory (RAM), a Central Processing
In this essay, the author
- Explains that a computer is an electrical device that is used for various applications, such as business, gaming, or school.
- Explains that computers are a combination of several parts, such as random access memory (ram), central processing unit (cpu), graphics processing unit, power supply unit, hard disk drive or solid state drive.
- Explains that computers are powered on by a switch and ram is used for memory caching. a cpu is what performs information processing in the computer.
- Explains the difference between a hard disk drive and solid state drive. motherboards are constantly changing and being updated to accommodate more graphics cards, storage, and power consumption.
- Explains that computers are complex objects of science, but if one views the actual components inside and learns what they do, they are just combinations of certain hardware that work together to get a task done.
716 wordsRead More - The Main Components of a Computerexplanatory essayComputers are very complex and have many different uses. This makes for a very complex system of parts that work together to do what the user wants from the computer. The purpose of this paper is to explain a few main components of the computer. The components covered are going to be system units, Motherboards, Central Processing Units, and Memory. Many people are not familiar with these terms and their meaning. These components are commonly mistaken for one and other.
In this essay, the author
- Explains the three main components of a computer: system units, motherboards, central processing units and memory.
- Explains that the central processing unit (cpu) is one of the most important parts of a computer.
- Explains that cpus are fragile and should be handled with care. memory is what the computer uses to store information to be recalled at a later date.
- Explains that the amount of memory on a computer can vary greatly and all depends on the computer and what the user wants out of it.
790 wordsRead More - Human and Inventions: The Computer Evolutionopinion essaySince the beginning of time, humans have thought and made many inventions. Repeatedly the newer one is better than the older. Our minds have created many remarkable things, however the best invention we ever created is the computer. computers are constantly growing and becoming better every day. Every day computers are capable of doing new things. Even though computers have helped us a lot in our daily lives, many jobs have been lost because of it, now the computer can do all of the things a man can do in seconds! Everything in the world relies on computers and if a universal threat happens in which all computers just malfunction then we are doomed. Computers need to be programmed to be able to work or else it would just be a useless chunk of metal. And we humans need tools to be able to live; we program the computer and it could do a lot of necessary functions that have to be done. It is like a mutual effect between us and he computer (s01821169 1).
In this essay, the author
- Explains that computers are constantly growing and becoming better every day. everything in the world relies on computers and if a universal threat happens in which all computers just malfunction then we are doomed.
- Opines that the human mind will never be replaced by the computer because we are the ones that created them. computers can calculate and evaluate problems that humans can barely think of, yet come close to.
- Analyzes how kasparov's loss created a change in the relationship between man and computer. computers have superior command of almost every board game and card game.
- Opines that the best invention we ever created is the computer, which has helped us in many ways by saving time, giving accurate and precise results, and many other things.
700 wordsRead More - Nt1310 Unit 3 Component Modelsexplanatory essayComputers are very sophisticated machines, made up of a large number of different parts. Each of these components has evolved over time, becoming more powerful, but also more expensive.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that computers are sophisticated machines, made up of a large number of different parts. each of these components has evolved over time, becoming more powerful but also more expensive.
- Explains that the report will discuss the main features and purpose of the different parts in a computer, and which component models will be best for someone using their computer primarily for video games.
- Explains that the case is the largest and most visible component of a computer. it protects all components inside it, and allows components to be mounted securely to the internal mounts.
- Explains that the power supply unit converts mains power from a wall plug (240v) to lower voltages. without this, components like the cpu or the ram will short out due to getting too much power.
- Explains that the motherboard is a large circuit board that connects other components like the cpu, memory, storage devices, and expansion cards.
- Explains that the cpu (central processing unit) is a circuit made of hundreds of millions of transistors and clamped securely onto the motherboard. cpus vary in terms of number of cores inside them and execution speed.
- Explains that ram (random access memory) temporarily stores instructions and data being processed by the cpu. the data stored in ram is volatile, meaning that it will be lost if power is turned off.
- Explains that motherboards have on-board components such as video, audio, networking, and peripheral connections. analogue audio is used with headphones, while digital audio supports 3d video.
- Describes the intel i7-6700k as a high-end cpu that fits their intended use of high quality video gaming.
- Explains that the crucial ballistix ddr4-2400 has a high access speed to minimise latency. the price point of nz$115 is very good for ram.
1519 wordsRead More - The motherboard is the main circuit board of a microcomputerexplanatory essay“Also known as the logic board, main board, or computer board, the motherboard is the computer's main board and in most cases holds all CPU, memory, and I/O functions or has expansion slots for them”. (Kingston)
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the motherboard is the main circuit board of a microcomputer. it contains the cpu, bios, memory, mass storage interfaces, serial and parallel ports, expansion slots, and controllers required to control standard peripheral devices.
- Explains that the motherboard is the computer's main board and holds all cpu, memory, and i/o functions or has expansion slots for them.
- Explains that the motherboard is one of the most compared, critiqued, and reviewed pieces of hardware. the chipset controls the system and its capabilities.
- Explains that the chipset makes use of the dma controller and the bus controller to make sense out of all this data.
- Explains that chipsets are important because they communicate with all components, so they must be designed for your configuration and cpu. the chip maker needs to keep up with bios and memory makers since all these parts work together.
- Explains that most chipsets support only one generation of processors. the design of the control circuitry must be different for each processor generation due to the different ways they employ cache, access memory, etc.
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