Deep Dive: PC Components – Power, Memory, Storage, Graphics

🎯 Learning Intention

I will deepen my understanding of power supplies, memory, storage, and video cards so I can recognize their functions, specifications, and importance in computer systems.

✅ Success Criteria

I can:

• Identify each component in a PC build.
• Explain how it works and why it matters.
• Connect specifications to real-world performance.
• Recognize exam-relevant facts for the CompTIA A+.

🌍 Why Are We Learning This?

• These four components are core A+ certification topics.
• Knowing their specs and uses helps you recommend, build, and troubleshoot systems for real clients.
• Professionals need to understand not just what a component does, but why specs matter.

🧠 Warm-Up (5 min)

Journal Prompt:

“If you were building your dream computer, which would you upgrade first: the power supply, memory, storage, or graphics card? Why?”

📚 Deep Dive Study Notes (Guided Lecture + Discussion)