A faster, pricier type of storage that makes your computer boot up and load programs much quicker.

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Your computer’s long-term storage for files, programs, and the operating system itself.

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Where active programs and data get temporarily stored for quick access. More RAM means better multitasking.

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The “brain” that processes instructions. The faster the CPU, the zippier your computer will feel.

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The main circuit board everything else connects to. Think of it as the backbone of your system.

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