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Name: Mahmoud Yasser Elsayed ID: 17746 - Mti Main Components of Computer

The document provides an overview of the main components of a computer, including the CPU and its functions, motherboard and system unit parts, storage devices, input devices, and video and audio output devices. It describes the central processing unit as the brain of the computer and its key components like the arithmetic logic unit and control unit. Common storage devices like optical discs, flash drives, and memory cards are also outlined. Input devices that allow data entry such as keyboards, mice, cameras, and scanners are detailed. Finally, the document lists and explains video output monitors and audio output speakers and headphones.

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Name: Mahmoud Yasser Elsayed ID: 17746 - Mti Main Components of Computer

The document provides an overview of the main components of a computer, including the CPU and its functions, motherboard and system unit parts, storage devices, input devices, and video and audio output devices. It describes the central processing unit as the brain of the computer and its key components like the arithmetic logic unit and control unit. Common storage devices like optical discs, flash drives, and memory cards are also outlined. Input devices that allow data entry such as keyboards, mice, cameras, and scanners are detailed. Finally, the document lists and explains video output monitors and audio output speakers and headphones.

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Name : Mahmoud Yasser Elsayed

ID : 17746 -mti

Main Components of Computer


Content

1 Explain the Functions of a CPU


2 Parts of a System Unit and Motherboard
3 Storage Devices
4 Input Devices
5 Video and Audio Output Devices
Explain the Functions of a CPU
Functions of the CPU
 Central Processing Unit (CPU or processor)
• Brain of the computer

 Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)


 Performs calculations

 Control Unit: Manages data movement through the CPU


 Executes instructions
 Makes decisions
Instruction Cycle

 There are four steps in the instruction


cycle:
Fetch
Decode
Execute
Store
CPU Performance

 Multi-core processor
Two or more processors integrated on a single chip
• Increases processing speed
• Reduces energy consumption

GPU (graphics processing unit)


• A video card processor
CPU Performance and Cooling

 Processing generates heat


 To prevent overheating, the CPU uses:
 Heat sink – draws heat away from the processor

 Cooling fan – positioned above the processor

 System units have at least one system fan


Identify the Parts of a System Unit and
Motherboard
The Motherboard – The Main Circuit Board of
the Computer
 This system unit contains:
The CPU or processor (under
the cooling fan)
The power supply

Motherboard (mostly obscured


by other components)
Memory
Compare Storage Devices
Storage Devices

 Optical discs
 CDs
 DVDs
 Blu-ray

 Solid-state storage
 Flash drives
 Memory cards
 Mobile devices
List and Describe Common Input Devices
Input Devices – Devices Used to Get Data into
the Computer (1 of 3)
 Keyboard
 Mouse
Input Devices – Devices Used to Get Data into
the Computer (2 of 3)
 Keypad
 Touchpad
 Stylus
Input Devices – Devices Used to Get Data into
the Computer (3 of 3)
 Digital cameras and webcams
 Optical scanners
 QR code readers
 (NFC) devices
 Magnetic strip readers
 Joysticks
List and Describe Video and Audio Output
Devices
Video Output Devices – Monitors (1 of 2)

 Work by lighting pixels (picture elements) on the screen


 CRT
 Cathode ray tube; considered legacy technology

 LCD
 Liquid crystal display; popular in desktops and
notebooks

 Plasma
 Larger in size; mostly used with media center systems or in conference rooms
Video Output Devices – Monitors (2 of 2)

 Work by lighting pixels (picture elements) on the screen


 OLED
 Organic light-emitting diode; considered next technology of monitors

 AMOLED
 Active matrix OLED screens; found
in some mobile devices
 Sharper and have a wider viewing
angle
Video Cards and Audio Output Devices – Audio
Output
 Converts digital signals into sound
 Provided by:
 Speakers

 Headphones

 Provides audio connections for both:


 Input devices

 Output devices

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