Computer Basics: An Introduction To Computer Hardware

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Computer Basics

An Introduction To Computer
Hardware
Basic Parts
 Input
 Storage
 Processing
 Output
Input Devices

Input Devices are used to


enter information into the
computer
Input Devices
Examples:
 Keyboard  Digital
 Mouse Camera
 Scanner  Modem
 Microphone
Storage Devices

Storage Devices are used to


store the information entered
by the user
Storage Devices
Examples:
 Hard Drive  CD R/W
 Floppy Drive Drive
 Zip Drive  CD ROM
Drive
 Tape Drive
Processing Devices
Processing Devices are used to
“process” the information stored
in the computer.
Processing describes the all of
the calculations and decision
making that the computer does
Processing Devices
Examples:
 CPU  Chipset
Storage Devices

Storage Devices are used to


“display” the information
from the computer
Output Devices
Examples:
 Monitor  Headphones
 Printer  Modem
 Speakers

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