Computer Parts

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Across
  1. 3. sockets that connect the power supply to the motherboard
  2. 8. disk drive that uses a laser to read and write memory on optical disks
  3. 9. POST
  4. 10. code for letters in symbols where each letter or symbol uses one byte of memory
  5. 12. connects peripherals such as keyboard, mice, printers, etc.
  6. 13. attery powered memory that stores information when computer is turned off that needs to be quickly accessed when computer is turned back on
  7. 14. consists of one million bytes
  8. 15. sockets to connect additional cards, such as a video card
  9. 16. consists of 8 bits
  10. 18. connects computer to the internet via cable
  11. 19. a printed circuit board containing the principal components of a computer or other device, with connectors into which other circuit boards can be slotted
Down
  1. 1. slow, long term storage memory
  2. 2. fast, temporary memory used for computer processes
  3. 4. blows air over the heatsink to cool it down
  4. 5. High Definition Multimedia Interface
  5. 6. the part of a computer in which operations are controlled and executed
  6. 7. conducts heat away from the CPU to cool it down
  7. 9. converts AC power from the wall outlet into DC power for the computer
  8. 11. sockets that connect motherboard to hard drive and optical drives
  9. 17. memory system where each unit can hold only one of two possible values