The document provides descriptions of common computer components including the monitor, motherboard, processor, IDE slots, RAM, PCI cards, power supply, CD-ROM, floppy drive, keyboard, and mouse. The monitor displays visual output from the computer. The motherboard integrates all computer components and contains the BIOS. The processor is the central component that processes information. IDE slots connect internal hard drives and optical drives. RAM temporarily stores active programs and data. PCI cards connect additional hardware to the motherboard. The power supply provides power to components. A CD-ROM uses lasers to store large amounts of digital data. A floppy drive stores small amounts of data on floppy disks. A keyboard inputs information