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Session 2

Introduction to
Computer
Hardware

Faculty of Engineering and


Technology
Computer Hardware

• Hardware, which is abbreviated as HW, refers to all physical


components of a computer system, including the devices
connected to it.

• Computer Hardware includes


- Central Processing Unit
- Input Devices
- Output Devices
- Storage Devices
Central Processing Unit

• The most important components of computer is the central


processing unit (CPU), microprocessor and random access
memory (RAM).

• Almost every other part of your computer connects to the


system unit using cables.

• Hardware that is not part of the system unit is sometimes called


a peripheral device.
Central Processing Unit
Central Processing Unit

• Motherboard
• Processor
• Memory
• Power supply
• Floppy drive
• Hard drive
• CD or DVD drive
• Modem
Central Processing Unit

Motherboard

• Also known as main board,


system board and planar.

• It connects all the components


inside the computer case.
Central Processing Unit

Processor

• The processor is often thought of as


the "engine“ or “brain” of the
computer.

• It's also called the CPU (central


processing unit).
Central Processing Unit

Memory

• The system memory is often called


RAM (for random access memory).

• This is the primary memory, which


holds all the programs and data the
processor is using at a given time.
Central Processing Unit

Power Supply

• The power supply feeds electrical


power to every single part in the
PC.
Central Processing Unit

Floppy Drive

• The floppy drive is a simple,


inexpensive, low-capacity,
removable-media, magnetic-
storage device.
Central Processing Unit

Hard Drive

• The hard disk is the primary


archival storage memory for the
system
Central Processing Unit

CD or DVD Drive
• CD (compact disc) and DVD (digital
versatile disc) drives are relatively
high-capacity, removable media,
drive optical drives.

• Many recent systems include a


rewriteable CD (CD-RW) along with
or combined with a DVD-ROM drive.
Central Processing Unit

Modem / Network Card

• Component that allow the computer


to connect to the network or the
Internet.

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