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List of Computer Hardware

The document lists and describes various types of computer hardware components. It identifies common internal components like the motherboard, CPU, RAM, power supply, video card, hard drives and optical drives. It also lists common external components like monitors, keyboards, mice, printers and speakers. Less common components that have been replaced by newer technology are also outlined. The document concludes by defining network hardware and auxiliary hardware that are also part of a computer system.

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List of Computer Hardware

The document lists and describes various types of computer hardware components. It identifies common internal components like the motherboard, CPU, RAM, power supply, video card, hard drives and optical drives. It also lists common external components like monitors, keyboards, mice, printers and speakers. Less common components that have been replaced by newer technology are also outlined. The document concludes by defining network hardware and auxiliary hardware that are also part of a computer system.

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List of Computer Hardware

Here are some common individual computer hardware components that you'll often
find inside a modern computer. These parts are almost always found inside
the computer's housing, so you won't see them unless you open the computer:

 Motherboard
 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
 Random Access Memory (RAM)
 Power Supply
 Video Card
 Hard Drive (HDD)
 Solid-State Drive (SSD)
 Optical Drive (e.g., BD/DVD/CD drive)
 Card Reader (SD/SDHC, CF, etc.)

Here is some common hardware that you might find connected to the outside of a
computer, although many tablets, laptops, and netbooks integrate some of these items
into their housings:

 Monitor
 Keyboard
 Mouse
 Battery Backup (UPS)
 Flash Drive
 Printer
 Speakers
 External Hard Drive
 Pen Tablet

Here are some less common individual computer hardware devices, either because
these pieces are now usually integrated into other devices or because they've been
replaced with newer technology:

 Sound Card
 Network Interface Card (NIC)
 Expansion Card (Firewire, USB, etc.)
 Hard Drive Controller Card
 Analog Modem
 Scanner
 Projector
 Floppy Disk Drive
 Joystick
 Webcam
 Microphone
 Tape Drive
 Zip Drive

The following hardware is referred to as network hardware, and various pieces are often
part of a home or business network:

 Digital Modem (e.g., Cable Modem, DSL Modem, etc.)


 Router
 Network Switch
 Access Point
 Repeater
 Bridge
 Print Server
 Firewall

Network hardware isn't as clearly defined as some other types of computer hardware.
For example, many home routers will often act as a combination router, switch,
and firewall.

In addition to all the items listed above, there's more computer hardware called auxiliary
hardware, of which a computer might have none, or several, of some kinds:

 Fan (CPU, GPU, Case, etc.)


 Heat Sink
 Data Cable
 Power Cable
 CMOS Battery
 Daughterboard

Some of the devices listed above are called peripheral devices. A peripheral device is a
piece of hardware (whether internal or external) that isn't actually involved in the
computer's main function. Examples include a monitor, video card, disc drive, and
mouse.

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