Computer Fundamentals for Beginners

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Computer Fundamentals – Computer Hardware

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The physical components of a computer system that you can touch and see. This includes all the machinery and devices that make up the computer are known as Computer Hardware Components.

Key Components

The key components of computer hardware are

  • CPU (Central Processing Unit): It is often referred to as the “brain” of the computer, it executes instructions and processes data.
Figure 1.2: CPU
  • RAM (Random Access Memory): It is a temporary storage that the CPU uses to store data it is currently working on i.e power supply is provided.
Figure 1.3: RAM
  • Storage Devices: These include Hard Disk Drives (HDD) and Solid State Drives (SSD), where data is stored permanently.
Figure 1.4: Hard Disk Drive
  • Motherboard: The main circuit board that connects all components, allowing them to communicate.
Figure 1.5: Motherboard

                                           

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