Use the 10 flipcards on the next page to quiz yourself and review the most important words gamers use when talking about gaming computers and monitors.
Click the circular arrow in the bottom-right corner of each card in order to flip it over and see the definitions of each term.
Once you've reviewed the flipcards, click the next arrow to complete a practice activity!
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CPU (Core Processing Unit)
FPS (Frames Per Second)
GPU (Graphics Card)
Refresh Rate (Hz)
Lag
The “brain” of the computer that manages the physics, logic, and background tasks.
How many pictures per second the computer makes; more = smoother game.
How often the screen updates. Higher means smoother motion.
Delay in the game. Gamers hate lag.
The “engine” that makes games look real.
Refresh Rate (Hz)
Lag
FPS
GPU
CPU
PSU (Power Supply Unit)
NVMe SSD (Storage)
RAM (Memory)
Cooling/Overheat
4K/1440p (Resolution)
A very fast hard drive that helps games and videos load quickly.
The faster the RAM, the better the performance of the game.
What powers the PC. Proper voltage is essential to ensuring the machine performs optimally.
How many dots make the picture - more dots = sharper image.
Fans or parts that keep the PC from getting too hot.
Cooling/Overheat
PSU
4K/1440p
RAM
NVMe SSD
Fill in the Blanks
Use the gaming terminology you have learned to fill in the blanks below. This activity is just for practice and it will NOT impact your score or progress in this course. You may revisit the flipcards on the previous page at any moment, but you might lose your progress on this question.
Fill in the Blanks
Use the gaming terminology you have learned to fill in the blanks below. This activity is just for practice and it will NOT impact your score or progress in this course. You may revisit the flipcards on the previous page at any moment, but you might lose your progress on this question.
Gaming Terminology
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Created on September 19, 2025
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Gaming Terminology
Use the 10 flipcards on the next page to quiz yourself and review the most important words gamers use when talking about gaming computers and monitors.
Click the circular arrow in the bottom-right corner of each card in order to flip it over and see the definitions of each term.
Once you've reviewed the flipcards, click the next arrow to complete a practice activity!
Next
CPU (Core Processing Unit)
FPS (Frames Per Second)
GPU (Graphics Card)
Refresh Rate (Hz)
Lag
The “brain” of the computer that manages the physics, logic, and background tasks.
How many pictures per second the computer makes; more = smoother game.
How often the screen updates. Higher means smoother motion.
Delay in the game. Gamers hate lag.
The “engine” that makes games look real.
Refresh Rate (Hz)
Lag
FPS
GPU
CPU
PSU (Power Supply Unit)
NVMe SSD (Storage)
RAM (Memory)
Cooling/Overheat
4K/1440p (Resolution)
A very fast hard drive that helps games and videos load quickly.
The faster the RAM, the better the performance of the game.
What powers the PC. Proper voltage is essential to ensuring the machine performs optimally.
How many dots make the picture - more dots = sharper image.
Fans or parts that keep the PC from getting too hot.
Cooling/Overheat
PSU
4K/1440p
RAM
NVMe SSD
Fill in the Blanks
Use the gaming terminology you have learned to fill in the blanks below. This activity is just for practice and it will NOT impact your score or progress in this course. You may revisit the flipcards on the previous page at any moment, but you might lose your progress on this question.
Fill in the Blanks
Use the gaming terminology you have learned to fill in the blanks below. This activity is just for practice and it will NOT impact your score or progress in this course. You may revisit the flipcards on the previous page at any moment, but you might lose your progress on this question.