S2 E14: The Computer I

In this episode, we starting a series about the computer and how it works! In this episode we are going to give a brief overview on all the parts in the computer before delving deep into each part in the coming episodes.

I will be alternating between publishing an episode in this series with some other episodes as to not frizzle your brains.

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Sources - I will be referring to these sources in later episodes as well.

My Sources

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kypaBjJ-pg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Axd50ew4pco

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LIv2ocJXRk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LIv2ocJXRk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdziYWEkDIM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExxFxD4OSZ0

Sources from ChatGPT (I didn't use it's response, I asked it for sources. It gave me these)

• CPU (Central Processing Unit):

  • Intel's Guide to CPUs:⁠https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/processors/what-is-a-processor.html⁠
  • How CPUs Work - HowStuffWorks:⁠https://computer.howstuffworks.com/microprocessor.htm⁠

• GPU (Graphics Processing Unit):

  • How GPUs Work - TechSpot:⁠https://www.techspot.com/article/1871-how-gpus-work/⁠

• RAM (Random Access Memory):

  • HowStuffWorks: RAM Explained:⁠https://computer.howstuffworks.com/ram.htm⁠

• Storage (HDD and SSD):

  • Seagate's Guide to HDDs and SSDs:⁠https://www.seagate.com/gb/en/internal-hard-drives/⁠

• Motherboard:

  • PCGuide: Motherboards:⁠https://www.pcguide.com/motherboard/guide/⁠

• Power Supply Unit (PSU):

  • How Power Supplies Work - TechSpot:⁠https://www.techspot.com/article/2024-how-power-supplies-work/⁠