The 8 basic elements of a computer

Today we want to talk to you about the main components of a computer, Specifically, the eight main elements for the system to function normally, including memory, hard drive, screen, keyboard, and mouse.

What does your computer consist of?

1. CPU; It is the Processing Unit
   Central, so it is one of the components
   central units of a computer. It deals with interpreting and executing many of
   the commands of the other hardware components and the computer's software.
   The CPU is also known as the brain of the computer, because it also handles
   Instead of interpreting user input, it sends electronic signals to the
   The computer translates them so the user can read them. If there are two
   When multiple processor units are working simultaneously, the CPU will achieve a higher performance.
   performance. It is an element that is also known as a processor or
   microprocessor and is connected directly to the motherboard.
2. Motherboard or mainboard; It
   It is located next to or at the bottom of the computer chassis and consists of a
   circuit board that serves as the basis of any computer, since it makes
   there is a path for electricity and communication to travel between the CPU,
   The power supply, RAM, and the rest of the hardware components. It's one
   of the main components of
   computer, definitely.
3. RAM memory; It provides memory to the
   computer, to temporarily store instructions and information, so that
   the processor can access them. It maintains short-term memory and when
   The computer shuts down, and all RAM information is lost.
4. Monitor. It's the screen of the
   computer, where we can see the graphic and video information that is
   It is generated on the computer, thanks to the video card. These are external devices.
   computer casing that connects via cabling to the card
   video or motherboard, in order to view the generated information with good
   Resolution. There are usually two types: LCD or CRT. A monitor connects,
   typically to an HDMI, DVI or VGA port, USB…
5. Keyboard; It's another one of the main components of a computer,
   because it allows us to write and enter letters, numbers, and symbols in the
   screen, which can be used as commands or to write texts.
6. Mouse; It is used to move around
   and manipulate the objects we see on the screen and can function by
   laser, with a ball, with cables, or even wireless.
   Movements detected by the mouse send instructions to the computer to
   move the cursor on the screen and thus interact with files, windows, and other things
   software elements.
7. Video card; makes the
   The computer can send graphical information to the monitor and they are installed on the motherboard.
   base.
8. Storage medium; They are used for
   store all the information for a longer time, since RAM only
   You can store it for a short period.

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