Components of a computer

Components of a computer

1. Power Supply

   • Supplies power to the components

2. Fan

   • Cools the components that may get hot

3. CPU

   • Processes information

4. RAM

   • Stores data while powered
     • Temporary data

5. Motherboard

   • Connects all components

6. Optical Drive

   • Reads and writes data stored on compact discs

7. Floppy Drive

   • Reads and writes information from floppy disks

8. Hard Drive

   • Reads and writes data onto metal platters

9. ROM

   • Stores processed data that helps the computer function
     • Permanant data stored