The system unit, or computer case, houses the main internal components of a computer including the motherboard, central processing unit (CPU), random access memory (RAM), power supply, hard disk drive, optical disk drive, and expansion cards. The power supply provides power to these components by converting alternating current from wall outlets to direct current and regulating voltage. The motherboard acts as the foundation and allows the CPU, RAM, and other components to communicate. It allocates power and contains connections for attaching these internal parts.