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COMPUTER

HARDWARE
WHAT IS COMPUTER HARDWARE?

• Computer hardware is a collective term used to describe any of the


physical components of an analog or digital computer.
• The term hardware distinguishes a computing device's tangible
aspects from software, consisting of written, machine-readable
instructions or programs that tell physical components what to do
and when to execute the instructions.
• Computer hardware can be categorized as being either internal or
external components.
INTERNAL COMPUTER HARDWARE
COMPONENTS

• Motherboard
This is a printed circuit board
that holds the central processing unit
(CPU) and other essential internal
hardware and functions as the
central hub that all other hardware
components run through.
INTERNAL COMPUTER HARDWARE
COMPONENTS

• CPU
The CPU is the brain of the computer
that processes and executes digital
instructions from various programs;
its clock speed determines the
computer's performance and
efficiency in processing data.
INTERNAL COMPUTER HARDWARE
COMPONENTS

• RAM
RAM is temporary memory storage
that makes information immediately
accessible to programs; RAM is
volatile memory, so stored data is
cleared when the computer powers
off.
INTERNAL COMPUTER HARDWARE
COMPONENTS

• Hard Disk Drive


Hard disk drives are physical
storage devices that store both
permanent and temporary data in
different formats, including
programs, OSes, device files,
photos, etc.
INTERNAL COMPUTER HARDWARE
COMPONENTS

• Solid-state drive (SSD)


SSDs are solid-state storage devices
based on NAND flash memory
technology; SSDs are non-volatile,
so they can safely store data even
when the computer is powered
down.
INTERNAL COMPUTER HARDWARE
COMPONENTS

• Heat sink
This is a passive piece of hardware
that draws heat away from
components to regulate/reduce their
temperature to help ensure they
continue to function properly.
INTERNAL COMPUTER HARDWARE
COMPONENTS

• Graphics processing unit (GPU)


This chip-based device processes
graphical data and often functions as
an extension to the main CPU.
INTERNAL COMPUTER HARDWARE
COMPONENTS

• Network interface card (NIC)


A NIC is a circuit board or chip that
enables the computer to connect to a
network; also known as a network
adapter or local area network
adapter, it typically supports
connection to an Ethernet network.
INTERNAL COMPUTER HARDWARE
COMPONENTS

• Power Supply
A power supply takes electricity from an
external power source or laptop battery
and passes it to the motherboard to
power individual hardware components.
this makes it essential to use a power
supply with suitable wattage.
EXTERNAL COMPUTER HARDWARE
COMPONENTS

• External hardware components, also called peripheral components,


are those items that are often externally connected to the computer
to control either input or output functions.
• These hardware devices are designed to either provide instructions
to the software (input) or render results from its execution (output).
INPUT HARDWARE COMPONENTS

• Mouse
A mouse is a hand-held pointing
device that moves a cursor around a
computer screen and enables
interaction with objects on the
screen. It may be wired or wireless.
INPUT HARDWARE COMPONENTS
• Keyboard
A keyboard is an input device featuring a standard
QWERTY keyset that enables users to input text,
numbers or special characters.
INPUT HARDWARE COMPONENTS

• Microphone
A microphone is a device that
translates sound waves into
electrical signals and supports
computer-based audio
communications.
INPUT HARDWARE COMPONENTS

• Camera
A camera captures visual images and
streams them to the computer or
through a computer to a network
device.
INPUT HARDWARE COMPONENTS

• Touchpad
A touchpad is an input device,
external or built into a laptop, used
to control the pointer on a display
screen. It is typically an alternative
to an external mouse.
INPUT HARDWARE COMPONENTS

• USB flash drive


A USB flash drive is an external,
removable storage device that uses flash
memory and interfaces with a computer
through a USB port.
INPUT HARDWARE COMPONENTS

• Memory card
A memory card is a type of portable
external storage media, such as a
CompactFlash card, used to store
media or data files.
OUTPUT HARDWARE COMPONENTS

• Monitor
A monitor is an output device
similar to a TV screen that displays
information, documents or images
generated by the computing device.
OUTPUT HARDWARE COMPONENTS

• Printer
Printers render electronic data from
a computer into printed material.
OUTPUT HARDWARE COMPONENTS

• Speaker
A speaker is an external audio output
device that connects to a computer
to generate a sound output.
OUTPUT HARDWARE COMPONENTS

• Headphones, earphones, earbuds


Similar to speakers, these devices
provide audio output that's audible
only to a single listener.
THE END

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