Computer Hardware

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Computer hardware

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the collection of physical parts of a computer system.

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A data storage device that uses magnetic storage to store and retrieve digital information using one or more rigid rapidly rotating disks (platters) coated with magnetic material.

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Hard Disk

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What type of disk drive uses laser light or electromagnetic waves to read or write data to optical discs?

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CD/DVD Drive

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Form of computer data storage that stores data and machine code currently being used.

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RAM

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What is the electronic circuitry within a computer that carries out the instructions of a computer program by performing the basic arithmetic, logical, control, and input/output (I/O) operations specified by the instructions?

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CPU

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Main printed circuit board (PCB) in microcomputers that allows communication between crucial electronic components.

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Motherboard

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An expansion card which generates a feed of output images to a display. Frequently, these are advertised as discrete or dedicated graphics cards, emphasizing the distinction between these and integrated graphics.

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Graphic Card

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A hand-held pointing device that detects two-dimensional motion relative to a surface. This motion is typically translated into the motion of a pointer on a display, which allows a smooth control of the graphical user interface.

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Mouse

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A display screen used to provide visual output from a computer, cable box, video camera, VCR or other video generating device.

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Monitor

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When building a computer, consider first

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