The main components of a computer

The main components of a computer

1. Motherboard

   • A motherboard is the main circuit board found in a computer. It holds the crucial electronic components of the system, such as the processor (CPU) and main memory

2. Processor – Central Processing Unit (CPU)

   • The processor is at the centre of a system, between input, output and storage devices, and is known as the Central Processing Unit (CPU).

3. Microprocessors

   • The processor of a device is designed for a general purpose and is able to run any sort of program

4. Main memory

   • The main memory of the computer stores all the data and instructions that enable the computer to function.

5. RAM (Random Access Memory)

   • RAM is an internal memory chip where data is stored temporarily when applications are running.

6. ROM (Read Only Memory)

   • ROM stores data or instructions that need to be permanent. • Permanent memory is used to store the processes that the computer needs to go through when it is switched on.