Monday, September 30, 2013

Personal computer hardware [Part 1]

Computer hardware refers to the physical parts of a computer and related parts.

Computer case

It is the enclosure that contains the main parts of the computer. They are usually made of steel or alluminum.


Power supply unit

It converts main AC to low-voltage regulated DC power for the internal components of a computer.


Processor

Also called CPU, the processor is the part of the computer which executes software program instructions.


Motherboard

It is the main circuit board where major system components plug in directly onto or cable.