Carries out the instructions of a program

Holds the programs and data in use, and empties when the power goes off

Holds the start-up instructions, and keeps them when the power goes off

Stores files long-term on spinning magnetic disks

Stores files long-term in flash memory, with no moving parts

The main circuit board that connects the parts

Draws the images shown on the screen

Converts mains electricity for the computer to use

Inside a computer: CPU, RAM and storage

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CPU	Carries out the instructions of a program
RAM	Holds the programs and data in use, and empties when the power goes off
ROM	Holds the start-up instructions, and keeps them when the power goes off
Hard disk drive	Stores files long-term on spinning magnetic disks
SSD	Stores files long-term in flash memory, with no moving parts
Motherboard	The main circuit board that connects the parts
GPU	Draws the images shown on the screen
Power supply	Converts mains electricity for the computer to use

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