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The document discusses the main types of computer hardware. It describes 7 types: RAM, hard disk, monitor, CPU, mouse, keyboard, and printer. RAM is used to temporarily store and process data very quickly, while the hard disk permanently stores large amounts of data. The monitor displays output, and comes in CRT and LCD varieties. The CPU interprets and executes commands and is the "brain" of the computer. The mouse and keyboard are input devices that allow users to control the computer. The printer outputs text and images on paper. Computer hardware provides benefits like improved communication, automated tasks, fast processing, and the ability to use multiple devices simultaneously.

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Introduction To

The document discusses the main types of computer hardware. It describes 7 types: RAM, hard disk, monitor, CPU, mouse, keyboard, and printer. RAM is used to temporarily store and process data very quickly, while the hard disk permanently stores large amounts of data. The monitor displays output, and comes in CRT and LCD varieties. The CPU interprets and executes commands and is the "brain" of the computer. The mouse and keyboard are input devices that allow users to control the computer. The printer outputs text and images on paper. Computer hardware provides benefits like improved communication, automated tasks, fast processing, and the ability to use multiple devices simultaneously.

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Introduction to Types of Computer

Hardware
For the working of the Types of Computer Hardware, it needs both hardware

and software components. For every computer system, there can be several

hardware components attached to the system as per the requirements. The

computer hardware contains mechanical elements and electronic elements of

the computer. The hardware of the computer system includes monitor, CPU,

keyboard, mouse, printer, sound system, RAM, hard disk and many more.

Hardware is used for taking input data from the user, store the data and

display the output and execute the commands given by an individual.

Different Types Of Computer Hardware


Given below are the types of computer hardware:

1. RAM
RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer hardware that is used to

store the information and then process that information. The processing

speed of RAM is much faster than a hard disk but Ram is a volatile device

which means when a computer system is shut down all the information stored
is wiped out from RAM whereas hard disk is non-volatile which means it stores

the data permanently in it. The data can be easily stored in RAM and can be

easily fetched from RAM. The fetch process of data is very fast in Ram

compare to hard disk. There are two types of RAM SRAM (Static Random

Access Memory) and DRAM (Dynamic random access memory). The use of

SRAM is in a cache memory of CPU. And the DRAM is mostly used in modern

computers.

2. Hard disk
The hard disk is another type of computer hardware that is used to store the

data in it. The hard disk can be preinstalled in CPU or can be used as an

external device. The hard disk is the non-volatile component which means the

data is stored permanently in hard disk and it does not wipe out when the

system is shut down. The hard disk contains electromagnet surface which is

used to store huge chunks of data and can be accessed easily. The hard disk

has the capacity to store trillions of bytes of data in its storage. In the internal

of hard disk, it has a collection of stacked disks which have electromagnetic

surface used to store data in it. Every hard disk has a certain processing speed
which varies from 4200-15000 rpm. The higher the rpm more is the processing

speed of a hard disk. The high processing speed is used in supercomputers.

3. Monitor
For the computer hardware, the hardware is another device that is used to

display the output, videos and other graphics as it is directly connected to the

CPU. The video displayed by the monitor uses the video card. The monitor can

be compared to the television set but the difference is the resolution and

graphics displayed by the monitor are of much high quality compare to the

television set. The desktop is connected via a cable and gets fitted in a

computer video card which is installed in the motherboard of the computer

system. For laptops, tablets the monitor is pre-built in the system and there is

no separate hardware installed in these devices. There are two types of

computer monitors which are CRT and LCD. The CRT was used as an old

model of computers. The LCD is used in a modern computer as they are

thinner and lighter and easy to use compared to CRT monitors.

4. CPU
CPU (Central processing unit) is the core hardware part of the computer

system which is used to interpret and execute most of the commands using
other computer parts i.e. software and hardware. The CPU is a core part of

any PC, laptops, tablets, and notebooks. The CPU is also called the brain of the

computer as every operation is executed in the CPU only. The CPU is made of

computer chip which contains billions of small transistors installed on it. All

the calculations are performed inside these transistors. The other hardware

components which are monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer, sound system are

connected o CPU.

5. Mouse
It is a hand operator input device that is used to point something on the

screen. The mouse can be wired or wireless. If the mouse is wired it is

connected to the CPU directly. The mouse can uses the laser o ball to scroll up

or down on the screen. Any movement done from the mouse sends

instructions directly to the computer to move the cursor on the screen.

6. Keyboard
The keyboard is another type of computer hardware that is used to give input

text, commands to the computer. The keyboard can be wired or wireless. The

keyboard contains, alphabets, numbers, special characters and other buttons


to give input to the computer. It is the input device that takes input to the user

and processes the commands.

7. Printer
The printer is a type of hardware that is used to print something which is seen

on the computer and then transfer that displayed information to paper. The

printers can be differentiated based on size, processing speed, and other

factors.

Advantages of computer hardware


Following are the advantages pointed below.

 It will help to establish an effective mode of communication that can

help the organizations to improve their business standards.

 It will help to make the task automated and help to store the huge

chunks of data that can be beneficial for the organization or individual.

 The user can use the hardware to give the instruction to command and

can obtain the output as per the given instruction.

 The processing speed of a hardware device is fast which will help to

execute more operations at one time.


 The hardware devices are multiprocessing which means the user can use

more than one hardware device at the same time.

 The hardware can be installed very easily in a computer system and also

can be upgraded as per the user requirements.

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