Parts of Computer

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Across
  1. 2. A place on the motherboard where you can plug in extra hardware cards
  2. 4. An internal card or chip that allows a computer to connect to a network
  3. 5. Converts electricity from the wall outlet into the type the computer needs
  4. 9. The electrical pressure that pushes electrons through a circuit
  5. 10. An output device that beams an image onto a wall or large screen
  6. 13. Long term storage for files and the operating system
  7. 15. A metal component that draws heat away from the processor to keep it cool
  8. 17. A tiny switch that acts as the building block of computer chips
  9. 19. Short term memory used to store data the computer is currently using
  10. 22. Any external device that provides input or output for the computer
  11. 24. A dedicated component used to process and output images to the monitor
  12. 25. The primary output device used to display visual information
  13. 26. The brain of the computer that executes instructions
Down
  1. 1. The battery backed chip that stores the system date and time
  2. 3. Internal hardware used for reading or writing CDs DVDs or Blurays
  3. 6. A set of electronic components that manages data flow on the motherboard
  4. 7. The main circuit board that connects all internal components together
  5. 8. A type of storage that uses flash memory with no moving parts
  6. 11. An internal part that stores and releases electrical energy to stabilize voltage
  7. 12. Firmware used to perform hardware initialization during the booting process
  8. 14. An internal expansion card that handles the input and output of audio
  9. 16. An input device that converts physical documents into digital images
  10. 17. A sticky substance applied between the processor and heatsink for cooling
  11. 18. A communication system that transfers data between internal components
  12. 20. An external hub used to connect a laptop to multiple monitors and devices
  13. 21. A type of cable used for a physical high speed network connection
  14. 23. Rotates to circulate air and prevent internal parts from overheating