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Components of a computer

Components of a computer. By V ikram S ingh. Inside of a computer. C.P.U. The CPU (Central Processing Unit), is the brain of the computer.

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Components of a computer

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  1. Components of a computer By VikramSingh

  2. Inside of a computer

  3. C.P.U • The CPU (Central Processing Unit), is the brain of the computer. • The computer CPU is responsible for handling all instructions and calculation it receives from other hardware components in the computer and software programs running on the computer. • The CPU is attached to the motherboard using a locking system.

  4. Hard Drive • A hard drive is something that holds files, music, documents and downloads etc. • There are different types of hard drive, external hard drives, they are hard drives that are plugged into the , internal hard drives. External hard drive that connects via USB Internal Hard Drive

  5. Fans • The fans are used to cool the inside components like the CPU • The fans is connected to the Motherboard by a 3/4 pin Molex connector • The fan draws in cold air and expels hot air for better circulation • They prevent components on the motherboard from overheating

  6. Optical Drive • An optical drive is a disc drive that uses electromagnetic waves or light beams to read a disc • They are connected through a IDE cable

  7. Ram • Random access memory (RAM) is a form of computer data storage • that allow stored data to be accessed in any order • SRAM (static ram) does not need to be periodically refreshed • DRAM (dynamic ram) does need to be periodically refreshed

  8. USB connector • USB (Universal Serial Bus) • Developed in 1990s • Used for communication • Supply's power between electronic devices

  9. Input devices • Any peripheral used to provided data and control signals • Keyboard • Mouse • Controller • joystick

  10. Output devices • An output device is any piece of computer hardware equipment used to communicate the results of data processing carried out by an information processing system Speakers Monitor Printer/ Fax

  11. Any queries? Thank you

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