What are the 10 common parts of a computer?

10 parts of computer with pictures

1. Monitor

monitor

Your monitor displays images on your screen. Monitors range from small screens attached to laptops to big ones on desktop PCs. LCD monitors use liquid crystals to display colors. Plasma TVs use gas cells to produce color.

2. Mouse

mouse

You move around your computer using a mouse. Mice come in many different shapes and sizes. But they all work pretty much the same way.

3. Keyboard

Keyboards

Keyboards let you type letters, numbers, and symbols on your computer. Keyboards come in several varieties, including standard, ergonomic, and multimedia.

4. CPU (Central Processing Unit)

CPU

The CPU is the heart of any computer system. It is responsible for processing information, running programs, and controlling the entire operation of the computer. The CPU contains microprocessors, memory chips, and other components that work together to perform these tasks.

 

5. RAM (Random Access Memory)

RAM

RAM is short-term memory that is used by the operating system to store data while it's being processed. In addition to storing data, RAM is where programs are stored before they're run.

 

6. Hard Drive

hard drive

A hard drive is a nonvolatile storage device that stores data magnetically. Data is read from and written to a hard disk using magnetic fields. A typical hard drive consists of two parts: platters and heads. Platters are circular pieces of aluminum coated with magnetic material. Heads are devices that read and write data by moving over the surface of the platter.

 

7. Optical Disk Drive

optical drive

An optical drive reads and writes data by focusing a laser beam onto a spinning disk. An optical drive uses lasers instead of magnetic fields because they don't require physical contact between the head and the disk.

 8. CD/DVD Drive

CD drives

CD drives use CDs and DVDs to store data. A DVD drive uses a different technology than a CD drive. Both types of drives have a tray that holds the disc.

 9. USB Port

USB ports

USB ports allow computers to connect to each other via cables. Computers often have several USB ports to provide extra connectivity.

10. Network Card

Network cards

Network cards are used to connect computers to networks. Most network cards are built into motherboards, although some laptops may have them built into their docking stations.

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