Computer Components

Computer Components

1. HDD - The disk in which most long term data is stored, it is not volatile

2. Fan - The small rotating object that keeps your computer from overheating

3. Sound Card - This is the component responsible for producing sound for your computer, whether you install one or not they are often included one way or another

4. Motherboard - The central hub of the computer, it distributes power and connects all the various components

5. ROM - This internal hardware is often built into the motherboard and contains the instructions for the computer booting up

6. PSU - An internal hardware unit that supplies the computer for power

7. CPU - the 'brain' of the computer which processes each and every action

8. GPU - The component that translate the computers commands into pixels and displays them on your monitor

9. RAM - Whenever you load a programme it is saved in RAM for a short time since it is faster and easier to manipulate while in this rather than the hard drive