Computer Hardware

Computer Hardware

1. GPU

   • Computer Chip
   • Dedicated to processing Graphics

2. Motherboard

   • Contains
     • CPU
     • Basic Input/Output System
       • Acts as interface between hardware and operating system

3. Chassis

   • Keeps all of the components together
   • Stops them from being damaged

4. ROM

   • Read Only Memory
   • Non-Volatile
   • Contains system instructions

5. Hard Drive

   • Stores lots of data
   • All of the data is stored on a hard drive

6. Optical Drive

   • Uses a laser
     • To read data
     • To write data

7. Sound Card

   • Converts data into sound waves you can hear

8. RAM

   • Fast
   • Temporary Memory
   • Stores OS