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The document discusses computer hardware and its essential components that allow a computer system to function. It explains that hardware includes physical parts like the motherboard, graphics card, CPU, fans, and power supply. It also discusses the motherboard in more detail and its crucial role as the central hub that coordinates all other computer components.

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Computer Hardware

The document discusses computer hardware and its essential components that allow a computer system to function. It explains that hardware includes physical parts like the motherboard, graphics card, CPU, fans, and power supply. It also discusses the motherboard in more detail and its crucial role as the central hub that coordinates all other computer components.

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What is Computer Hardware?

Want to know what hardware is in your computer? Become a computer pro with our
quick guide to these essential components and their roles.

Quite simply, computer hardware is the physical components that a computer system
requires to function. It encompasses everything with a circuit board that operates within
a PC or laptop; including the motherboard, graphics card, CPU (Central Processing
Unit), ventilation fans, webcam, power supply, and so on.

Although the design of hardware differs between desktop PCs and laptops due to their
differences in size, the same core components will be found in both. Without hardware,
there would be no way of running the essential software that makes computers so
useful. Software is defined as the virtual programs that run on your computer; that is,
operating system, internet browser, word-processing documents, etc.

Although a computer can function only when both hardware and software are working
together, the speed of a system will largely rely on the hardware used.

When building up a new computer, or simply replacing old parts, you may need to know
the specific hardware in your computer. The purpose of this guide is therefore to help
you understand the inner-workings of your computer.

What is a Motherboard?

The motherboard is at the center of what makes a PC work. It houses the CPU and is a
hub that all other hardware runs through. The motherboard acts as a brain; allocating
power where it’s needed, communicating with and coordinating across all other
components – making it one of the most important pieces of hardware in a computer.

When choosing a motherboard, it’s important to check what hardware ports the
motherboard supplies. It’s vital to check how many USB ports, and what grade (USB
2.0, 3.0, 3.1) they are, as well as what display ports are used (HDMI, DVI, RGB) and
how many of each there are. The ports on the motherboard will also help you define
what other hardware will be compatible with your computer, such as what type of RAM
and graphics card you can use.

Although the motherboard is just one piece of circuitry, it is home to another one of the
most important pieces of hardware: the processor.

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