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Computer Components
Computer is an electronic device, with
two major components.

Computer

Hardware Software

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Computer Hardware

 Hardware refers to the physical parts of the


computer that have mass (they can be touched)
 Hardware for a typical computer system include
the following components

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Main Hardware Component


Categories:

1. Central Processing Unit (CPU)


2. Primary Storage or Main Memory
3. Auxiliary or Secondary Storage
4. Input Devices
5. Output Devices

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Main Hardware Component


Categories

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Central Processing Unit (CPU)


• “Brain” of the computer
• Comprised of:
– Control Unit
• Retrieves and decodes program instructions
• Coordinates activities of all other parts of computer
– Arithmetic & Logic Unit
• Hardware optimized for high-speed numeric
calculation
• Hardware designed for true/false, yes/no decisions

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