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Glossary 1 – Computer hardware

Word Transcription Definition Translation
case (n) [keɪs] the box of a computer that contains the hardware системный блок
CPU — Central Processing Unit (n) [ˈsentrəl ˈprəʊ.ses ˈjuːnɪt] the part of a computer that controls what it does Центральное процессорное устройство (ЦПУ, Центральный процессор — ЦП)
HDD — Hard Disk Drive (n) [ hɑːd dɪsk draɪv] a piece of equipment in a computer that is used to store information жёсткий диск, винчестер
keyboard (n) [ˈkiːbɔːd] a set of keys on a computer which you press to produce letters, numbers, etc. клавиатура
memory (n) [ˈmeməri] the part of a computer where information is storedпамять
monitor (n) [ˈmɒnɪtə( r )] a piece of computer equipment with a screen that shows information or picturesмонитор
motherboard (n) [ˈmʌð.ə.bɔːd] a board, where all the circuits of a computer are placedматеринская плата
mouse (n)[maʊs] a small object connected to a computer, that you move with your hand and press to make the computer do things мышь
ODD — Optical Disk Drive (n) [ˈɒp.tɪ.kəl dɪsk draɪv] a disk drive that uses a laser to read and write data on disksпривод оптических дисков
PSU — Power supply unit (n) [ˈpaʊə( r ) sə`plaɪ ˈjuːnɪt] supplies power to the other components in a computerблок питания
volatile (adj) [ˈvɒl.ə.taɪl] random-access memory that retains its information when power is turned off энергонезависимая память
Unit 1. Computer systemsIntroduction to Computers: Hardware