Anatomy of a PC

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Across
  1. 1. slots that let peripherals communicate quickly with the processor.
  2. 7. the
  3. 10. Some devices are able to draw power from the computer in addition to data
  4. 11. want better sound quality, you can buy a
  5. 12. Motherboards often have integrated sound chips. If
  6. 13. cables most require
  7. 14. If you have an older printer or scanner you probably connect the device to the
  8. 15. Although some newer mice and keyboards include
  9. 16. motherboard does not have a sound chip or if
  10. 17. are much slower than new USB and FireWire ports. You can attach some older key-boards, mice, and modems to the
Down
  1. 2. the brain that carries out your computer’s instructions.
  2. 3. houses most of your computer’s components and directs data traffic to and from the appropriate devices.
  3. 4. It funnels power through the multicolored cables
  4. 5. port that transfers data as fast as 400Mbps
  5. 6. houses your graphics card which supplies the image to the monitor.
  6. 8. BIOS activates when you turn on the computer and per-forms system checks before starting your main OS.
  7. 9. The CPU stores temporary information such as data relating to open programs in