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What are the 7 basic components found in a computer tower

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1.CPU(central processing unit) this is the brain of the computer
2.Ram( Random Acess Memory) this determines how much memory your computer can process at one time
3.Motherboard(this holds almost all the major computer componets and transfers all the info
4.Hard drive this holds all your programs, info etc.
5. Power Source, provides power to the whole computer
6 Graphics/Video card.(Optional) this helps with video games
7.disk drive optional if you want to upload a computer base
8. cooling system, if you want your computer to last. a long time it is vital to have a cooling system
9.A frame ,hold all the parts. together.
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1. Motherboard (you plug all other components to it)
2. Processor (CPU)
3. Memory (RAM)
4. Graphics card
5. Sound card (sometimes integrated with motherboard)
6. Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
7. Power supply unit
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