Thursday (Even Block – 2 Hours)

Focus: RAM, Storage, GPU, PSU

🎯 Learning Intention

I will compare component specs (RAM, storage, GPU, PSU) and explain how they affect build performance.

✅ Success Criteria

I can record and explain 2+ critical specs for each component in my own build.

🌍 Why Are We Learning This?

These parts control speed, capacity, and power — choosing the wrong one means bottlenecks or system instability.

🧠 Warm-Up / Tech Journal

“Would you rather have 16GB of fast RAM or 32GB of slower RAM? Why?”

📚 Vocabulary

• DIMM / DDR4 / DDR5 – RAM module + generation
• NVMe / SATA – storage interfaces
• VRAM – memory inside GPU
• Wattage – power supply capacity

📣 Independent Focus Notes (Provide to Students)

• RAM:
  • DDR4 vs DDR5 (speeds, compatibility)
  • CAS latency basics
  • Dual-channel importance
• Storage:
  • HDD vs SSD vs NVMe
  • Sequential vs random read/write
  • SATA vs PCIe speeds
• GPU:
  • PCIe x16 slot usage
  • VRAM (4GB–16GB)
  • Clock speed vs CUDA cores / stream processors
• PSU:
  • Wattage calculators (CPU + GPU TDP)
  • Efficiency rating (80 Plus Bronze–Platinum)
  • Modular vs non-modular