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  1. 3. are small electronical devices that contains electrical components such as transistors.
  2. 5. is a silicone backbone put into the motherboard working with specific CPU generations by relaying communication between CPU's and storage/expansion devices.
  3. 6. is a socket found on the motherboard that allows you to add additional components to the system.
  4. 8. a critical error screen on windows caused by crashes.
  5. 11. sporadic malfunction between periods of functionality.
  6. 13. are expansion slots on the motherboard that allow you to add cards to the system, found on the backplane of desktops, varying in appearance between slots.
  7. 15. is used to connect many electronical devices and components to ease communication and data transfer.
  8. 16. can occur for various reasons, most likely due to software or hardware issues like loosely damaged cables.
  9. 20. is a 6.7" x 6.7" inch motherboard, these motherboards consume less than 100 watts, typically ranging from 5-25 less watts than standard motherboards.
  10. 21. is the largest size of computer cases available, they are big enough to have 6-10 bays and up to 11 PCI slots, EATX motherboards and hefty GPUs like the NVIDIA RTX 40 series.
  11. 22. is the most popular type of computer case as it is the standard form factor.
  12. 23. is a technology that makes computer processors, memory chips and more.
  13. 24. is a unique part of a motherboard that was meant to hold a CPU.
  14. 25. is a motherboard intended to function in small form factor systems, tending to be cheaper along with variations such as the Mini, Nano, & PicoITX.
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  1. 1. are small connector resembling the shape of an L on the motherboard that allows you to connect SATA devices.
  2. 2. are swollen or bulging capacitors that have expanded due to internal pressure: an indication of failure, such as a cracked vent.
  3. 4. without it, a PC will not start.
  4. 7. is a hardware design aspect that prescribes the size, shape, and other unique characteristics.
  5. 8. caused by hardware/software issues.
  6. 9. was introduced by Intel, was meant to become a replacement for the ATX by addressing issues of power consumption & heat management, but failed due to energy efficient components that produced less heat waste, making it irrelevant.
  7. 10. (New low Profile eXtended) is able to use ATX power supplies and has the same soft power function.
  8. 12. cools the CPU on the motherboard, usually mounted on the CPU adjusting it's speed based on the temperature of the CPU.
  9. 14. these are meant to accommodate smaller motherboards, save space, and allow for easy transportation these have 1-2 external bays.
  10. 17. a 12" x 9.6" widely used motherboard form factor made to improve on the other de facto standards in 1995, they also have 20 pin connector, power supplies
  11. 18. is a type of software that helps hardware function, providing instructions on starting up the device and preforming simple input/output tasks.
  12. 19. also known as a RAM slot is a physical connector on a motherboard designed to hold and connect RAM modules.
  13. 20. a compact motherboard form factor having a size of 9.6" x 9.6" inches