Module 1.1 Upgrading your computer

Theme:

Data processing for your business

Revision of hardware Gr 10

• How does a computer work?– Input, processing, output, storage

• Memory vs storage– Function of each

• Storage devices and media– Hard drive – most important– Why a CD/DVD drive?

• Expanding of computer– Why expand?

Upgrading your computer

Main components inside case

• The motherboard

Main components inside case

• The processor (CPU)

Main components inside case

• RAM

Main components inside case

• Storage (Secondary memory)

Main components inside case

• Expansion cards plugged into slots

Main components inside case

• Power supply

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Types of upgrades

• Adding more RAM

Types of upgrades

• Adding/replacing the hard drive / optical drive

Types of upgrades

• Changing the video controller

Types of upgrades

• Most hardware has firmware and drivers that can be upgraded by ‘flashing’.

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