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- 5. This port is used for newer mice and keyboards, different from USB, as they are coloured purple or green.
- 8. Slots that let peripherals communicate quickly with the processor.
- 10. This unit may not be pretty but funnels power through multi coloured cables.
- 11. This port is slower than USB and FireWire ports, but can be used for older mice and keyboards.
- 12. A large PCB that has most of the computer components and directs data to appropriate devices.
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- 1. These ports can transfer data upto 400Mbps and allows different types of peripherals such as cameras to be used.
- 2. This activates when you start your computer and performs system checks before the OS. This also allows the processor to communicate with the PC's peripherals.
- 3. This port also allows the transfer of data which can allow the use of MP3 players or modern printers.
- 4. The memory data the CPU temporarily stores and gets lost when the computer is turned off.
- 6. The place where the graphics card is stored, which supplies image to the monitor.
- 7. Most motherboards have these integrated, as these allow better quality sound. These can be added as well to the PC.
- 9. The brain of the computer that carries out the computer's instructions.
- 10. This port is used for older printers and scanners, as now most things use USB.