All other components of a computer are connected. (6). The components of the motherboard are connected in various ways, some components connect via a cable, others connect directly into one of the slots on the motherboard itself, still others are integrated on the board (1). On a laptop motherboard you will find more components integrated into the motherboard, but usually on a desktop motherboard you will find less integration. ProcessorThe processor or central processing unit (CPU) is basically the brain of the computer and handles most of the computer's operations. It handles the interpretation and execution of the basic instructions needed to operate a computer. RAMRandom access memory (RAM) is where objects currently in use are stored (7). RAM is volatile, things are only stored there temporarily and only when the power is on. If the power were turned off, everything stored in RAM would be lost unless it was saved to the hard drive