1.2 Luxuries of a Computer

• Graphics Card: An expansion card/component that decides how to use pixels to create a graphical image.
• GPU: Graphic Processing Unit: A CPU like circuit that specializes in processing information related to computer graphics and image processing
• Sound Card: Provide ways for the computer to handle the input and output of audio signals
• NIC: Network Interface Card/Controller: Main Function: Connects the computer to a network
• NIC (Network Interface Card): Can allow bluetooth based connection, Can be used for Ethernet connection, Can allow wireless network connection (WNIC)
• Optical Disc Drive: Main Function: To read and write Discs by Laser or Other Electromagnetic Waves
• Types of Discs: CD’s (Compact Discs), DVDs, Blu-ray
• Case: An enclosure for a computer
• Case: Allows for component placements, Prevents dust accumulation, and Allows for extra cooling components