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The document provides a comprehensive overview of computer hardware technical terminologies, including processing units, memory and storage types, and input/output devices. It details central components like the CPU and motherboard, as well as various storage devices and peripheral devices. Additionally, it covers power and cooling components essential for computer operation.

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JANE F.

SINADJAN BLOCK E

1.Computer Hardware Technical Terminologies:

Processing and Control

●​ CPU (Central Processing Unit): The brain of the computer, responsible for
executing instructions.

●​ GPU (Graphics Processing Unit): Handles graphics rendering and computing.

●​ APU(Accelerated Processing Unit): Combines CPU and GPU on a single chip.

●​ MCU (Microcontroller Unit): A small computer on a single chip.

Memory and Storage

●​ RAM (Random Access Memory): Temporary storage for data and applications.

●​ ROM (Read-Only Memory): Permanent storage for firmware and settings.

●​ HDD (Hard Disk Drive): Traditional storage device for data and programs.

●​ SSD (Solid-State Drive): Faster, more modern storage device.

●​ Flash Drive: Portable storage device.

Motherboard and Chipset

●​ Motherboard: Main circuit board connecting hardware components.

●​ Chipset: Group of chips that manage data transfer between components.

●​ BIOS(Basic Input/Output System): Firmware that controls hardware settings.

●​ UEFI(Unified Extensible Firmware Interface): Modern replacement for BIOS.

Power and Cooling


●​ PSU (Power Supply Unit): Converts AC power to DC power for components.

●​ Battery: Provides power for laptops and mobile devices.

●​ Fan: Cooling device for components and cases.

●​ Heatsink: Cooling device for CPUs and GPUs.

Input/Output and Networking

●​ NIC (Network Interface Card): Connects computer to a network.

●​ Router: Directs traffic between networks.


●​ Modem: Connects computer to the internet via a broadband connection.

●​ USB (Universal Serial Bus): Connects peripherals to the computer.

●​ Bluetooth: Wireless connectivity for devices.

Display and Graphics


●​ Monitor: Output device for displaying graphics and text.

●​ Graphics Card: Enhances graphics rendering and computing.

●​ Resolution: Number of pixels on a display.

●​ Refresh Rate: Number of times a display updates per second.

Other Terminologies

●​ Driver: Software that controls hardware components.

●​ Firmware: Permanent software stored in non-volatile memory.

●​ PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express): High-speed expansion slot.

●​ SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment): Interface for storage devices.

2. Hardware components of a computer, including peripheral devices:


Central Components

●​ CPU (Central Processing Unit): Executes instructions and performs calculations.

●​ Motherboard: Main circuit board connecting hardware components.

●​ RAM (Random Access Memory): Temporary storage for data and applications.

Storage Devices

●​ HDD(Hard Disk Drive): Traditional storage device for data and programs.

●​ SSD (Solid-State Drive): Faster, more modern storage device.

●​ Flash Drive: Portable storage device.

●​ CD/DVD/Blu-ray Drive: Optical storage device for reading and writing data.

Input Devices

●​ Keyboard: Input device for typing.

●​ Mouse: Input device for navigation and selection.

●​ Scanner: Input device for scanning documents and images.

●​ Webcam: Input device for video capture.

●​ Microphone: Input device for audio capture.

Output Devices

●​ Monitor: Output device for displaying graphics and text.

●​ Speakers: Output device for audio.

●​ Printer: Output device for printing documents and images.

●​ Projector: Output device for displaying images and videos.


Peripheral Devices

●​ Router: Directs traffic between networks.

●​ Modem: Connects computer to the internet via a broadband connection.

●​ USB Hub: Connects multiple peripherals to the computer.

●​ Graphics Card: Enhances graphics rendering and computing.

●​ Sound Card: Enhances audio quality and processing.

Power and Cooling Components

●​ PSU (Power Supply Unit): Converts AC power to DC power for components.

●​ Battery: Provides power for laptops and mobile devices.

●​ Fan: Cooling device for components and cases.

●​ Heatsink: Cooling device for CPUs and GPUs.

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