main components of a computer

main components of a computer

1. CPU

   • processes information

2. RAM

   • stores data while powered

3. power supply

   • supplies power to components

4. fan

   • cools the components that may get hot

5. motherboard

   • connects all components

6. hardrive

   • reads and writes data onto metal platters

7. optical drive

   • reads and writes data stored on compact discs

8. floppy drive

   • reads and writes information from floppy disks