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The document outlines the functions of various computer components involved in processing and storage, including the CPU, motherboard, GPU, RAM, and ROM. It differentiates between storage devices like HDDs, SSDs, and flash disks, as well as explaining the roles of computer memory and cache memory. Additionally, it highlights the key differences between memory and storage in terms of speed, permanence, and cost.

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7.3_Processing and Storage

The document outlines the functions of various computer components involved in processing and storage, including the CPU, motherboard, GPU, RAM, and ROM. It differentiates between storage devices like HDDs, SSDs, and flash disks, as well as explaining the roles of computer memory and cache memory. Additionally, it highlights the key differences between memory and storage in terms of speed, permanence, and cost.

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Processing and Storage

PROCESSING
Device Function
CPU The CPU is the brain of a computer, containing
all the circuitry needed to process input, store
data, and output results. The CPU is constantly
following instructions of computer programs
that tell it which data to process and how to
process it.
Motherboard The motherboard is the backbone that ties the
computer's components together at one spot
and allows them to talk to each other. Without
it, none of the computer pieces, such as the
CPU, GPU, or hard drive, could interact.
GPU Graphics processing unit, a specialized
processor originally designed to accelerate
graphics rendering.
Device Function
RAM RAM stands for random-access memory, but what
does that mean? Your computer RAM is
essentially short term memory where data is stored
as the processor needs it. This isn't to be confused
with long-term data that's stored on your hard drive,
which stays there even when your computer is
turned off.
ROM ROM (read-only memory) is a non-volatile memory
type. This means it receives data and permanently
writes it on a chip, and it lasts even after you turn off
your computer. The data is coded to not be
overwritten, so it's used for things like your printer
software or your startup programs.
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CPU

Motherboard

GPU
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RAM

ROM
STORAGE
STORAGE DEVICES

Device Name Function


Hard disk drive Stores the operating system, applications,
(HDD) and data files such a documents, pictures
Internal OR and music that your computer uses. Slow.
external
Solid State drive Storage drives that perform the same
(SSD) functions as hard drives. No moving parts.
Fast.
Flash disk Small rectangular device that is designed to
be plugged directly into a USB port on a
computer and is often used for transferring
files from one computer to another
STORAGE DEVICES

Device Name Function


Memory card Commonly used for storing photos in
digital cameras and for storing and
transferring programs and data
between handheld computers.
CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray Blu-ray is an optical disc format such
disks as CD and DVD. It was developed
for recording and playing back high-
definition (HD) video and for storing
large amounts of data. While a CD can
hold 700 MB of data and a basic DVD
can hold 4.7 GB of data, a single Blu-
ray disc can hold up to 25 GB of data.
STORAGE, COMPUTER MEMORY,
CACHE MEMORY
Storage is a process through which digital data is saved
within a data storage device by means of computing
technology.

Computer memory is just like the human brain. It is used to


store data/information and instructions. It is a data storage
unit or a data storage device where data is to be processed
and instructions required for processing are stored.

Cache memory is a type of high-speed semiconductor


memory that can help the CPU run faster. Between the
CPU and the main memory, it serves as a buffer. It is used
to store the data and programs that the CPU uses the most
frequently.
CACHE MEMORY
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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MEMORY AND
STORAGE
MEMORY STORAGE

Storage refers to physical Storage refers to physical


storage devices. storage devices.

Data is stored both


It is temporary data storage.
temporarily and permanently.
Memory is faster than Storage is slower than
storage. memory
Storage cannot access or
Memory can access data
modify data as fast as the
and information instantly.
memory.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MEMORY AND
STORAGE
MEMORY STORAGE

It is a collection of computer It is a technology consisting


chips installed in memory of core components of a
modules. computer.
When the computer loses
No data is lost.
the power, Data is lost .
The memory module are Storage devices are
expensive than storage. cheaper.
There size are much larger
There size are not much
than memory and goes up to
larger and goes upto GBs.
TBs.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MEMORY AND
STORAGE
MEMORY STORAGE

It is used when data is stored It is used when data is stored


for short time. for long term.

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