Inside a computer. Processors and memory.

chips dual core megabytes megahertz motherboard processor speed upgraded

The "brain" of a computer is the (1)_______________. Most of these are made by Intel and AMD, and are sometimes referred to as "(2)_______________". The fastest processors are (3)_______________, which means that there are two processors working together. The (4) _______________ of a processor is measured in (5)_______________, which is usually written as MHz.

A computer's memory is measured in (6)_______________. If a computer has 1,024 megabytes of memory, and the memory type is SDRAM, this is written as 1,024 MB SDRAM, and is pronounced "a thousand and twenty-four megabytes ess-dee-dram".

The processor and memory modules are located on the (7)_______________. Changing a computer's processor is not generally practical, but the memory can usually be (8)_______________.

 

Translate the sentences into Ukrainian.

1. A computer is an electronic machine that accepts, processes, stores and outputs information. 2. Hardware is any electronic or mechanical part of the computer system that you can see or touch. 3. The CPU is the heart of the computer, a microprocessor chip which processes data and coordinates the activities of all the other units. 4. The main memory holds the instructions and data which are being processed by the CPU. 5. Peripherals are the physical units attached to the computer which include input, output and storage devices. 6. Disk drives are used to read and write data on disks. 7. On the rear panel of the computer there are several ports into which we can plug a wide range of peripherals – a modem, a digital camera, a scanner etc. 8. The CPU is built into a single chip which executes program instructions and coordinates the activities that take place within the computer system.

8. Read the descriptions from the computer shop website (http://www.buy.com) and choose the one that is closest to your ideal. In pairs, discuss your choices. Recommend your partner a computer that suits his/her needs.

Dell Latitude D630 Notebook, Core2Duo T7250

Features

	Processor: Core2Duo T7250
	Processor Speed: 2.0GHz
	Memory: 2GB
	OEM Hard Drive: 80GB
	Modem: Int Modem
	Network Cards: Enet
	Network Cards: WIFI 80211.b/g
	Operating System: MAR WINXPPROFEE
	Display: Wide Screen WXGA
	Diagonal Size of Display: 14"
	Misc. Options: DVD-CDRW
	Battery Type: 6-cell "smart" lithium ion (56 WHr)
	Free Webcam: Viewcam Tango 10 Black/Silver 10MP w/built in Mic

Dell OptiPlex 745 Pentium D 2800

Features

	Form Factor-Low Profile
	Hard Drive-80Gig Serial ATA
	Hardware Included–New Standard USB Keyboard and Mouse
	Memory-1024mb DDR2 Upgradeable to 8192MB
	Networking–10/100/1000 internal network card
	Optical Drive–DVD/CDRW
	Ports–The Dell OptiPlex 745 has all of the standard ports and slots required for everyday use
	Processor–Pentium D 2800 MHz
	Screen Size–19" LCD Monitor
	Software Installed–Windows XP Professional, word document, spreadsheet application & a shortcut to Microsoft Free virus protection
	What's in the box-Dell OptiPlex 745 loaded with Windows XP Professional, power cord, Recovery Partition on the hard drive, Microsoft Installation Disk, software registration instructions, 19" LCD