Anatomy Of A Computer

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Across
  1. 1. Universal Serial Bus
  2. 4. Where CPU stores temporary information
  3. 6. Buy this if you want better sound quality
  4. 7. Slots let peripherals communicate quickly with the processor.
  5. 8. Brain that carries out your computer’s instructions.
  6. 9. For older printers and scanners
  7. 10. Houses your graphics card
  8. 12. Use it to connect and spred data over external devices
Down
  1. 2. Slower than USB and FireWire ports. Can attach older keyboards, mice, and modems. Also known as a COM (communications) port.
  2. 3. Funnels power through the multicolored cables to each device.
  3. 5. Large PCB (printed circuit board) that houses most of your computer’s components and directs data traffic to and from the appropriate devices.
  4. 9. Used for connecting keyboards and mice to a USB compatible
  5. 11. Performs system checks before starting your main operating system. Lets the processor communicate with PC’s peripherals