Anatomy of a Computer

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Across
  1. 2. Covered by the heatsink, it is the brain that carries out the computer's instructions.\
  2. 6. A large PBC that houses most of your computer's components
  3. 9. also known as communications port, you can attach older keyboards, mice and modems to it
  4. 10. Houses the graphics card which supplies the image to the monitor
  5. 12. peripherals communicate quickly with the processor. You can add devices, such as modems and sound cards
  6. 13. Where the CPU stores temporary data relating to open programs
Down
  1. 1. Funnels power through multicolored cables
  2. 3. Used to connect to older printers or scanners but is now being replaced by USB and Firewire
  3. 4. exchanges data and some devices are able to draw power from it; MP3 players, modern printers and PDAs use it
  4. 5. attaches to your motherboard's PCI slots, translates digital audio signals\
  5. 7. Activates when you turn on the computer, motherboard operators install a basic Operating system within it
  6. 8. Transfers data at 400Mbps, can connect peripherals like digital cameras
  7. 11. most Mice and keyboards use it; the keyboard slot is generally purple while the mouse slot is green