Components of

a computer
María Fernanda Umaña
Causil
 1. The computer case
2. Motherboard
3. CPU: Central Processing Unit
4. RAM: Random Access Memory

Components 5. Graphics Card

Sound Card
of a
6.

7. Hard Drive

computer 8.

9.
SSD: Solid State Drive
PSU: Power Supply Unit
10. Monitor or Visual Display Unit (VDU)
11. Keyboard
12. Mouse
 Computer Case Motherboard

This is the part that contain the others elements interns The motherboard is the main board, other cards and
that make the computher, as the SSd, motherboard and everything else plugs directly into this. Its function is
other s. There funtion is cover the other elements as to integrate all the components so they can
cabling. communicate and operate together.
 The CPU: Central Processing Unit RAM: Random Access Memory

The CPU is basically like the brain of a computer. It RAM is a data storage device that can provide fast read
processes all the information on a computational level. and write access. RAM is also volatile, which means
It takes information from the RAM and processes it to that it loses all the stored data when power is lost.
perform the tasks required by the computer. Certain RAM modules are sold with a heat spreader.
 Graphycs card Sound Card

A graphics card processes the data from the The sound card built into the motherboard is used for
motherboard and sends the appropriate information to audio output. Sound cards plug into a computer in
the monitor for it to be displayed. A graphics card can multiple ways. It can be through USB, PCI slot, or
also be referred to as a video card or a display card. PCI Express x 1 slot.
 Hard Drive SSD: Solid State Drive

It’s a mechanical drive that stores all the data. An SSD is a type of hard drive, but it doesn’t have any moving
parts. It consists of a bank of flash memory that can hold a
Apart from storing data, it can also be used as a reasonable amount of data. The SSDs are increasing in size all the
boot drive to run the operating system from it. time, but they aren’t cost-effective for storing large amounts of data.
 PSU: Power Supply Unit
A power supply mounts inside the computer case. This converts the
AC mains supply from the wall socket and supplies the correct DC
voltages to all the components inside the computer. A computer
power supply supplies the following voltages: +3.3v, +5v, +12v+ ,-
12V.
Monitor or Visual Display Unit
A monitor is what you use to visualize the graphics data sent
from the computer’s graphics card. Monitors also have a fast
response time to keep up with the high demands required to
eliminate delays with user input for gaming.
 Keyboard
A keyboard is one of the ways to communicate with a
computer. Typing a key from the keyboard sends a small
portion of data to tell the computer which key was pressed.
The computer can use this information in many ways.
Mouse
A mouse allows the user to move a pointer
displayed on the monitor and experience a more
intuitive interaction with the computer.