Unit 11 Reading Activities Plus Questions

Read the following text and then complete the activities that follow.
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Computer Hardware Components

Due to convergence, the traditional categories we divide computing into are blurring. But for practical reasons, IT professionals can still divide hardware into two main classes: components and peripherals.

Components are primarily core internal devices of a computer which help define what type a computer is, what it is capable of doing, and how well it is capable of doing it. Nothing affects the overall quality of a computer more than its components.

Normally the more expensive a component is, the better it performs. This is a general guideline however and not a steadfast rule. Sometimes you can spend a lot more money on a component with only slightly better performance than one costing half as much. Other times a very expensive component might be based on a completely new technology that is not ready for mass production. In these cases, one is often better off buying a more mainstream part.

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Quiz: Reading Questions

1. The GPU is a good example of a coprocessor, as it has a specific purpose and takes load off the main CPU.
2. The Universal Serial Bus is used to connect the chipset with the motherboard.
3. Having a high spec graphic card is very important to play the latest games at high settings.
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