| A | B |
|---|
| motherboard | heart; everthing connects to it |
| motherboard |  |
| CPU (central processing unit) | brain; runs software and processes data |
| CPU (central processing unit) |  |
| RAM (random access memory) | holds data and software that you are running |
| RAM (random access memory) |  |
| video card | creates images on monitor |
| video card |  |
| power supply | supplies power to the computer |
| power supply |  |
| hard disk or hard drive | holds information when computer is on or off |
| optical drive | uses a laser to write and read CDs and DVDs |
| optical drive |  |
| hard disk or hard drive |  |
| CD or DVD |  |
| digital camera |  |
| flash drive |  |
| floppy disc |  |
| headphones |  |
| iPod |  |
| keyboard |  |
| laptop |  |
| monitor |  |
| mouse |  |
| mp3 player |  |
| PDA |  |
| printer |  |
| speakers |  |
| tablet pc |  |
| computer tower/case |  |
