OVERVIEW OF THE COMPUTER SYSTEM
CONTENT
- Computer Hardware
- Computer Software
- Characteristics of a Computer
Computer Hardware
Meaning of Computer Hardware
Computer hardware is the collection of physical elements that constitute a computer system. Computer hardware refers to the physical parts or components of a computer such as monitor, keyboard, hard drive disk, mouse, CPU (graphic cards, sound cards, memory, motherboard and chips), etc. all of which are physical objects that you can actually touch.
Components of the Computer Hardware
Computer hardware is divided into two main categories namely:
- System unit, and
- Peripherals
The System Unit
The system unit is the electronic components such as CPU, primary memory and other devices that are used to process and store data. It is the computer casing or cabinet that contains the Central Processing Unit (CPU) and many other electronic components. It contains many hardware components that can be seen only when the case or cabinet is open.
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