HARDWARE

HARDWARE

1. The physical parts of the computer

2. INTERNAL COMPONENTS

   • Internal memory
     • RAM
     • ROM
   • Backing storage
     • To save information
     • Internal storage units
       • Hard disk drive
       • Solid state disk
     • External storage units
       • Online storage
         • cloud
       • CD's, DVD, Blu-Ray
   • Microprocessor
     • Brain of a computer
   • Sound card
     • input and output of the sound
   • video card
     • Generates videos
   • Mother board
     • Main circuit board
     • chipset
   • Main ports and connectors
     • Ports
       • USB
     • Connectors
       • Network
       • Rj45

3. EXTERNAL COMPONENTS

   • monitor
     • mouse
       • keyboard
         • webcam
           • speakers
             • microphones
               • printers and scanners