The hardware components of a computer include the following:
Central Processing Unit (CPU): This is the brain of the computer and is responsible for processing all the data and instructions that are sent to it.
Random Access Memory (RAM): This is the temporary storage space used by the computer to store data that is being actively used.
Hard Disk Drive (HDD): This is the permanent storage space used by the computer to store data and files.
Motherboard: This is the main circuit board that connects all the components of the computer together.
Power Supply Unit (PSU): This provides power to all the components of the computer.
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU): This is responsible for rendering images and videos on the computer screen.
Optical Drive: This is a device used to read and write data to CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray discs.
Sound Card: This is responsible for producing sound on the computer.
Input/output (I/O) devices are used to interact with the computer and include the following:
Keyboard: This is used to input text and commands to the computer.
Mouse: This is used to navigate the computer interface and select items on the screen.
Monitor: This is used to display the output of the computer.
Printer: This is used to print documents and images.
Scanner: This is used to scan documents and images and convert them into digital format.
Speakers: This is used to produce sound output from the computer.
Microphone: This is used to input sound into the computer.
