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Part I: First Steps with Your Computer
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Figure 1-3
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Desktop models typically have a large tower, such as
the tower shown in Figure 1-4, that contains the
computer’s central processing unit (called a CPU).
The keyboard, mouse, and monitor are separate.
Desktop computers take up more space than laptops
and are not portable, but they’re usually less
expensive.
A computer’s central processing unit (CPU)
Figure 1-4
Pictures and Sound: If you work with a lot of visual elements (for
example, photographs, home movies, or computer games), consider a
computer that has a better graphics card. Games often involve sound,
so a high-end sound card may also be useful. Computers with more