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Learn to identify pc computer parts
This page will provide you first hand knowledge major Computer hardware components. I have selected standard graphics, but the actual PC computer parts can be slightly different.Also a specific computer hardware component can have various types and models. For an example a Computer Processor has different brands such as Intel and AMD. Within Intel there are generations such as Pentium, Celeron etc.
Today, due to the rapid development of Computer technology, assembling computer hardware components and building a computer has become a very easy task. Operating systems such as Windows XP can easily identify new PC Computer parts and configured itself. This is called Plug & Play.
Ok here we go. Below are major Computer hardware components inside a Computer.
Ok here we go. Below are major Computer hardware components inside a Computer.
The Processor
This is the "brain" of your Computer. An extremely sophisticated piece of miniaturized electronics, the processor (often called the CPU or Central Processing Unit) is at the bottom of all tasks the PC performs. The processor reads instructions (commands) from memory that tell it what it needs to do to accomplish the work that the user wants, and then executes them. Intel is one of the major manufacturers of Computer processors.
Ex: Intel Pentium III 400GhzIn this example Intel is the manufacturer. Pentium is their product type (Intel manufacture Celeron range as well). "III 400Ghz" is the processor speed. So Pentium "IV 200 Ghz" is faster than "III 400Ghz".
Memory or RAM
RAM (Random Access Memory) holds all of the "active" information that the computer is using. Memory is empty when your PC is switched off Then each program or data file used grab part of the system memory. When you close a program the memory grabed by that program is freed up. Generally, the more memory your system has, the more things you can do with it simultaneously. Increasing the amount of memory in the system also improves performance in most cases.Even though it is a Computer hardware component, RAM is also like humen memory. Imagine you are reading a book. When you start reading a book the content of the book remains in your memory. But it goes away when your attention goes to somewhere else.
Hard Disk
Hard Disk is the computer's permanent storage capacity. Size of the Hard Disk determines how many files pr programs can be saved in your computer. Unlike RAM, you can store your files permanently in the Hard Disk until you remove them.
Ex: Take the example under above Memory section. Hard Disk is similar to the book, because the items written in the book are permanent.
MotherBoard
MotherBoard is the main circuit board inside your computer. All other PC computer parts are connected to specific slots on the Mother Board. Sometimes it is called as the Main Board. Motherboard has in-built chips. One of it holds the computer time. Motherboard also has a battery, which will enable it to function some tasks such as maintaining the system time even when the PC is switched off.
In addition to above there are other computer hardware components.
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