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HARDWARE

The document outlines the components and functions of a physical computer system, including hardware and input/output devices. It describes various hardware elements such as the CPU, RAM, storage devices, and peripherals like monitors, keyboards, and printers. Additionally, it differentiates between input and output devices and explains their roles in processing and presenting information.

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HARDWARE

The document outlines the components and functions of a physical computer system, including hardware and input/output devices. It describes various hardware elements such as the CPU, RAM, storage devices, and peripherals like monitors, keyboards, and printers. Additionally, it differentiates between input and output devices and explains their roles in processing and presenting information.

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COMPONENT

SCOMPUTER
HARDWARE
OBJECTIVE

• Explain the functions of the main units


of a physical computer system.
• Differentiate input device from output
device.
COMPUTER SYSTEM

• Is a collection of entities(hardware, and


liveware) that are designed to receive,
process, manage and present information
in a meaningful format.
COMPUTER HARDWARE
• Hardware refers to the physical, tangible
computer equipment and devices, which provide
support for major functions such as input,
processing (internal storage, computation and
control), output, secondary storage (for data and
programs), and communication.
MONITOR
• is an output device to visualize the graphics information
sent from the computer’s GPU.
KEYBOARD
• A keyboard is an input device
that is one of the ways to
communicate with a
computer. Typing a key from
the keyboard sends a small
portion of information to tell it
which key was pressed.
MOUSE

• A mouse is an input device that


allows the user to move a
pointer displayed on the
monitor and experience a more
intuitive interaction with
computer systems.
PRINTER

• A printer can take an image


sent by a computer and
deliver it onto a sheet of
paper.
• Produces printed copies of
computer output
SCANNER

• A scanner can take anything


on paper, and it functions by
scanning it to produce a
replicated digital image for a
computer to save.
SPEAKERS

• Speakers can connect to the


sound card at the rear of the
computer.
• Another way they can be
connected is by a monitor that
already has built-in speakers.
MICROPHONE

• A microphone is essential for


anyone who requires decent
audio recording or capturing. They
can range widely in price, from
extremely cheap to very
expensive, depending on the
individual’s profession or
application.
THE COMPUTER CASE OR SYSTEM UNIT

• This component holds all


of the physical parts of a
computer system. It is
usually designed in such a
manner to make fitting a
motherboard, wiring, and
primary and secondary
storage devices as easy as
possible.
MOTHERBOARD

• A motherboard connects and


transmits signals to and form
peripherals, like your keayboard,
mouse and monitor. The same
can be said for your
components, such as your CPU,
GPU, RAM and RAM.
CPU
• The CPU or central
processing unit is basically
like the brain of computer
systems. It processes all the
information on a
computational level. The
central processing unit is usually
seated in a socket that utilizes a
lever or a latch with a hinged
plate with a cut-out in the
RAM

• RAM is a data storage device that


can provide fast read and write
access. RAM is volatile memory,
meaning it loses all the stored
data when power is lost. The
RAM keeps data ready for the CP
U
to process. The RAM speed is a
big contributor to the overall
speed of a computer system.
GRAPHICS CARD OR GRAPHICS PROCESS ING UNIT (GPU)

• A graphics card is an output


device that processes the data
from the motherboard and
sends the appropriate
information to the computer’s
screen for display. You can
connect monitors to it using HDMI,
DisplayPort, DVI, or VGA
connectors.
HARD DISK DRIVE

• A hard drive is still found in


many PCs to this day. A
mechanical drive’s purpose is to
store all your information for
retrieval at any time.
SOLID STATE DRIVE
• An SSD is also a type of
hard drive, but it doesn’t
have any moving bits. It
consists of a bank of flash
memory that can hold a
reasonable amount of
information. While the
capacity of SSDs is
increasing, they aren’t cost-
effective for storing large
amounts.
POWER SUPPLY UNIT
• A power supply unit mounts
inside the computer case. It
converts the AC mains supply
from the power cord from a wall
socket and supplies the correct
DC voltages to all the parts of a
computer.
FLOPPY DISK

• A floppy disk is a type of storage media


that reads data storage information,
also known as a floppy diskette, floppy,
or floppy disk that is used to store
electronic data, like a computer file. It
was extremely expensive as it was one
of the first types of hardware storage
created in 1967 by IBM, which could
read/write a portable device.
FLOPPY DISK DRIVE

• The floppy drive is a piece of


computer hardware that reads
data from, and writes data to, a
small disk. The most common
type is the 3.5-inch drive,
followed by the 5.25-inch drive,
among other sizes.
FLOPPY DISK DRIVE

• A CD, or compact disc, is an


optical (meaning light) disc that is
used to store sound recordings,
music, photographs, videos, text
files, and other types of
information. DVD's are similar in
size and shape, but use a higher
capacity way to record and can
store more information.

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