Computer
an electronic device for storing and processing data, typically in binary
form, according to instructions given to it in a variable program.
CD/DVD Drive and Disk
Drive
An optical disc drive that reads
and writes all common CD and DVD
formats. All modern optical drive
Disk
A redundant reference to DVD.
Printer
A printer is an external hardware output device that takes the
electronic data stored on a computer or other device and
generates a hard copy.
Parts of the Computer
Monitor
A monitor is an electronic visual computer display that includes a
screen, circuitry and the case in which that circuitry is enclosed.
Mouse
A mouse is a small handheld input device that controls a
computer screen’s cursor or pointer in conjunction with
the way it is moved on a flat surface.
System Unit
A system unit is the part of a computer that houses the primary
devices that perform operations and produce results for complex
calculations. It includes the motherboard, CPU, RAM and other
components, as well as the case in which these devices are housed.
This unit performs the majority of the functions that a computer is
required to do.
Keyboard
A keyboard is one of the primary input devices used with a
computer.
RAM
RAM is a common computing acronym that
stands for random-access memory. It's where the
data is stored that your computer processor needs to
run your applications and open your files.
Motherboard
A motherboard is the main printed circuit board
(PCB) in a computer. The motherboard is a
computer's central communications backbone
connectivity point, through which all components and
external peripherals connect.
CPU
A CPU, or central processing unit, is the brain of the
computer. Like a human brain, the CPU controls all
the functions of the computer.
SSD
Solid-state drives (SSDs) are the most common storage
drives today. SSDs are smaller and faster than hard disk
drives (HDDs). SSDs are noiseless and allow PCs to be
thinner and more lightweight.
HHD
A hard drive or hard disk drive (HDD) is a type of
data storage device that is used in laptops and desktop
computers.
Expansion
An expansion card is an electronic card/board that is
used to add extra functionality to a computer.
PSU
PSU (power supply unit) is a hardware component of
a computer that supplies all other components with
power.
CPU Cooler
CPU coolers are heat sinks which are specifically
designed to remove waste heat generated by a central
processing unit (CPU).
GPU
A graphics card is an output device that
processes the data from the motherboard and
sends the appropriate information to the
computer’s screen for display.
Sound Card
A sound card is a computer component responsible
for generating and recording audio.
Flash Memory Card Reader
A memory card reader works by connecting to your
computer or another device via a USB port.