Parts of a Computer

4. A communication system that transfers data between internal components
5. The primary output device used to display visual information
7. Rotates to circulate air and prevent internal parts from overheating
11. Converts electricity from the wall outlet into the type the computer needs
13. Internal hardware used for reading or writing CDs DVDs or Blurays
14. An output device that beams an image onto a wall or large screen
15. An internal card or chip that allows a computer to connect to a network
18. Any external device that provides input or output for the computer
19. A type of cable used for a physical high speed network connection
21. A tiny switch that acts as the building block of computer chips
22. An input device that converts physical documents into digital images
23. A sticky substance applied between the processor and heatsink for cooling
24. The battery backed chip that stores the system date and time
25. The electrical pressure that pushes electrons through a circuit
26. An external hub used to connect a laptop to multiple monitors and devices

1. Long term storage for files and the operating system
2. A dedicated component used to process and output images to the monitor
3. An internal expansion card that handles the input and output of audio
4. Firmware used to perform hardware initialization during the booting process
6. An internal part that stores and releases electrical energy to stabilize voltage
8. Short term memory used to store data the computer is currently using
9. The main circuit board that connects all internal components together
10. A type of storage that uses flash memory with no moving parts
12. A metal component that draws heat away from the processor to keep it cool
16. A place on the motherboard where you can plug in extra hardware cards
17. The brain of the computer that executes instructions
20. A set of electronic components that manages data flow on the motherboard