Computer components

Computer components

1. Input - a piece of computer hardware used to provide data into the computer system

   • keyboard
   • mouse
   • joystick
   • webcam

2. Output - a piece of computer hardware used to communicate the results of data that has been processed to us

   • Monitor
   • speaker
   • printer

3. Storage - where all the memory of the device is

   • ROM: Read-Only Memory is the SAVED memory of the computer, so the next time you log on you can access that saved piece of work.
   • RAM: Random-Access Memory is where the computer stores work temporarily. It will probably not be there when you try to find it again.
   • Flash memory: phone storage
   • Memory stick: Where small amounts of memory are stored

4. The case of the computer holds everything together.

5. The power supply 'pumps' electricity around the computer.

6. The processor is where all the processes get carried out.

7. The motherboard sends messages to all the components in the computer, like the central nervous system.

8. The hard-drive is where the ROM (read-only memory) is stored, like the long-term memory.

9. The RAM (random accesss memory) is where the current task being carried out is stored.