LIVITERA

• Hardware components of a computer include:

  • Processor and memory chips
  • Input/output devices
  • Tapes
  • Disks
  • Modems
  • Cables
• CPU stands for Central Processing Unit
• Processor:

  • The CPU interprets and executes program instructions
  • Manages the functions of input, output, and storage devices
• Computer Case:

  • Contains the major components of the computer
  • Helps protect them
• Monitor:

  • A display screen providing output to the user
  • Where information being worked on is viewed
• Video Card:

  • Connects the computer to the monitor
  • Contains memory and circuitry to send information for display
• Keyboard:

  • Used to enter information and give commands
• Mouse:

  • An input device operated by rolling its ball across a flat surface
  • Controls the on-screen pointer by pointing, clicking, double-clicking, or dragging objects
• Touchpad:

  • A pressure-sensitive and motion-sensitive device used in place of a mouse
• CD Rom Drive:

  • Plays CDs and reads stored data
  • CD stands for Compact Disk
• Floppy Disk Drive:

  • Holds a removable floppy disk
  • Read/write heads read and write data to the diskette
• Hard Disk:

  • A magnetic storage device in the computer
• RAM stands for Random Access Memory:

  • Computer's temporary memory
  • Stores data or programs while in use
• Printer:

  • An output device producing hard copies on paper
• Power Supply Unit (PSU):

  • Supplies power to the computer
  • Converts AC to DC power
• Scanner:

  • Allows pictures to be placed into a computer
• Microphone:

  • Records sounds as input to the computer
• Speakers:

  • Generate or reproduce voice, music, and other sounds
• Network Card:

  • Connects the computer to the network using special cables
• Motherboard:

  • Provides connectivity between hardware components like CPU, RAM, hard drive, and video card
• PCIe Slot:

  • Short for "peripheral component interconnect express"
  • Used as a standardized interface for motherboard components including graphics, memory, and storage