Anatomy of a Computer

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Across
  1. 1. Allows peripherals to communicate quickly with the processor
  2. 3. The ___ funnels power through multicolored cables.
  3. 5. Although new mice and keyboard include USB cables older mice and keyboards require ____ ports to connect the computer. These ports are normally purple and green. Keyboards plug into purple and mice plug into green.
  4. 7. Many peripherals require ___ ports to connect to the computer.
  5. 10. (2 WORDS) If you have an older printer or scanner than it probably connects through the ______ port. like the PS/2 ports, this port is quickly being replaced by USB ports and FireWire ports.
  6. 12. Current ______ ports transfer data as fast as 400mbps. You can use this port to connects many different peripherals.
  7. 13. The computer runs faster depending on the amount
Down
  1. 2. The brain that carries out your computers commands
  2. 4. (2 WORDS) Most motherboards have integrated sound chips. If your motherboard does not have a sound chip or if you want better sound quality, you can buy a __________
  3. 6. (2 WORDS) These ports are much slower than USB and FireWire ports. Like other older ports, this port can connect to some older mice and keyboards.
  4. 8. Performs system checks before the computer turns on. It also allows the processors to communicate with the peripherals
  5. 9. The primary component of a computer
  6. 11. Houses your computer's graphics card