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Computer Hardware Basics for Gamers

The document provides a diagram labeling the 7 main components of a computer including the power supply, CPU, hard disk, graphics card, motherboard, and disk drive. It also includes a table explaining what each component does and provides specifications for two PC models, including their size, ports, graphics cards, RAM, motherboards, and power supplies. One PC has better specifications for gaming with a more powerful graphics card and larger power supply.

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Computer Hardware Basics for Gamers

The document provides a diagram labeling the 7 main components of a computer including the power supply, CPU, hard disk, graphics card, motherboard, and disk drive. It also includes a table explaining what each component does and provides specifications for two PC models, including their size, ports, graphics cards, RAM, motherboards, and power supplies. One PC has better specifications for gaming with a more powerful graphics card and larger power supply.

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7 Components Worksheet
1. Label the diagram of a computer with the 7 main areas of the computer’s hardware.

1. Power supply
2. cpu/processor
3. hard disk

4. graphics card

6. disk drive

5. motherboard

2. In the table below give an explanation or example of what the component does.

Componen Explanation/Example
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1. Power Powers internal components of the computer
Supply

2. Cpu Processor/brain of the computer

3. Hard disk Hard drives/disks are the storage device and keeps information that sometimes
isn’t needed at the moment.

4. Graphics Graphic/video cards connects to the motherboard


card

5. motherboard Is the main printed circuit board, includes the cpu, memor and connectors for
input and output devices

6. Allows computer to read from and write onto computer disks


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Disk drive

Section 2:Mr Smith’s Computer Trouble


Mr Smith is looking to buy a new computer which will allow him to play the latest
video games without any slowing down or losing any quality.
Below is a specification for two computers. It shows what hardware is inside each
of the computers.

PC 1 -
Model X510
Case Size 240 x 250 x 110
USB Slots 3 Front, 5 back
Video Card Nvidia Demon – 6GB Graphics
RAM 5 GB
Motherboard Standard ATX – no expansion slots
Power supply 600W

PC 2 -
Model Y640
Case Size 240 x 268 x 141
USB Slots 2 front, 4 back
Video Card Intel Aero – 2GB Graphics
RAM 3 GB
Motherboard Standard ATX – 4 expansion slots
Power supply 700W
What should Mr Smith look for in a computer designed to play games?

Which component would be the most important when wanting good quality pictures on the
computer screen?

Which computer should Mr Smith buy for the best gaming experience?
Explain your answer in detail.
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