Computer Parts And Their Functions

It takes information from the RAM and processes it to perform the tasks required from the computer.

• Ram

• Cpu

• Motherboard

It, too, has a clock speed, just like a processor. So, it can also be overclocked to deliver increased performance beyond the intended specification.

• Ram

• Cpu

• Graphics Card

• Sound Card

Apart from storing data, it can also be used as a boot drive to run the operating system from it.

• SSD: Solid State Drive

• Hard Drive

A mechanical drive has a cheaper gigabyte to dollar ratio.

• SSD: Solid State Drive

• Hard Drive

This converts the AC mains supply from the wall socket and supplies the correct DC voltages to all the components inside the computer.

• PSU: Power Supply Unit

• SSD: Solid State Drive

• Hard Drive

• MotherBoard

what you use to visualize the graphics data sent from the computer’s graphics card.

• Monitor or Visual Display Unit (VDU)

• Keyboard

The computer can use this information in many ways. An example could be a command or a character that can be used in a document.

• Printer

• Mouse

• Keyboard

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

• Keyboard

• Mouse

It does this by using the data from the computer, and by either using toner or ink, it deposits one of these in a controlled and accurate manner to form the image.

• Scanner

• Printer

• Computer Speakers

Generally, the sound quality is poor from a monitor’s speakers. That’s why most people buy a set of

• Scanner

• Computer Speakers