Across
- 3. A computer component that attaches to a chip (such as a CPU) that disperses heat and prevents overheating
- 8. A three-step cycle (fetch, decode, and execute) that processors use to execute instructions
- 9. used primarily for gaming, video editing, and 3D modeling/animation and also called video cards
- 10. are computers with all components built into one case that can run productivity applications, are much smaller, weigh less, are mobile, and include batteries that allow them to run without external power
- 11. via the motherboard makes sure all the components get the right amount of electricity
- 13. is the most important part of any modern computer
- 14. equipped with peripheral devices, such as a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers that are modular, easy to repair/upgrade, and have the storage capacity to handle larger amounts of data than other computer devices
- 17. a device that can connect to a network
- 19. specifically built to be operated by a gaming pad instead of a keyboard and mouse
- 20. like the spine of your body connects all parts
- 21. a computer that contains every component except the keyboard and mouse in the same case as the monitor
- 22. Components, including heat sinks and fans, that keep computer components from overheating
- 23. advanced RISC machine processors used in many mobile devices and phones which uses a reduced instruction set, are smaller, consume less power, and generate less heat
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- 1. An advanced system of cooling in which liquid coolant is in direct contact with the CPU. It offers a high level of heat transfer that quickly reduces the temperature of the CPU's surface
- 2. A circuit board that connects to a computer's motherboard, giving it additional power or functionality
- 4. The communication system that allows data to be transferred between the components inside a computer
- 5. needed to connect to the internet and some built into the motherboard
- 6. An event in which two objects with different charge levels come together resulting in an electrostatic shock
- 7. A common method of cooling that uses fans to move hot air out of a system
- 12. basic input output system makes sure all necessary parts are plugged in and working properly then tells the operating system to start loading
- 13. to help cut down on cost, developers have come up with a way to integrate two or more processors into one chip also known as chip-level multiprocessing
- 15. A computer whose purpose is to provide shared disk storage or to perform a special service for a large number of people, such as web processing, email, or database services
- 16. use of touch-screen interface, integrated devices such as cameras, microphones, and wireless networking, can be less expensive than other types of computing devices and is portable
- 18. where the computer stores loaded instructions