Anatomy Of A Computer

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Across
  1. 3. The motherboard manufacturer installs a basic OS in this component.
  2. 5. It funnels power through the multicolored cables.
  3. 8. The ___ is the brain that carries out your computer's instructions.
  4. 9. This component has slots that has communicate quickly with the processor.
  5. 11. A large PCB (printed circuit board) that houses most of your computer's components and directs data traffic to and from the appropriate devices.
  6. 12. If you have an older printer or scanner, you probably connect the device to the ___________.
Down
  1. 1. Many peripherals, such as MP3 players, modern printers, and PDAs require ____ connections.
  2. 2. The ___ houses your graphics card, which supplies the image to the monitor.
  3. 4. ________ are much slower than the new USB and FireWire ports. You can attach some older keyboards, mice, and modems to the ________.
  4. 6. Motherboards often have integrated sound chips. If your motherboard does not have a sound chip or if you want better sound quality, you can buy a ____________.
  5. 7. Current _________ ports transfer data as fast as 400Mbps.
  6. 10. The CPU sotres temporary information such as data relating to open programs.
  7. 13. Although some newer mice and keyboard include USB cables, most require ______ ports.