2. COMPUTER HARDWARE
Computer hardware is the collection of physical
parts of a computer system.
This includes the computer case , monitor ,
keyboard and mouse.
3. COMPUTER HARDWARE
Central Processing Unit - also called
“The Chip”, a CPU, a processor, or a
microprocessor
Memory (RAM)
Storage Devices
Input Devices
Output Devices
4. CPU
CPU or microprocessor is often described as the
brain of a computer.
CPU is an integrated circuit or “chip” which
processes instructions and data.
5. STORAGE DEVICE
Electronic devices that store and save
instructions and data.
Today’s microcomputers or PCs include
several types of storage devices.
Capacity and speed are important
considerations when selecting a new storage
device for a PC.
7. MEMORY (RAM)
RAM or Random Access Memory
“Waiting room” for computer’s CPU.
Holds instructions for processing data,
processed data, and raw data.
Ram is measured by:
Capacity (in Megabytes or Gigabytes)
Speed (in Nanoseconds)
8. INPUT DEVICES
Input is any data entered into the
computer’s memory.
Types of input include:
Data
Software
Commands
