David van der Tang At School

Main Components

1. Motherboard – the flat board onto which everything fits, includes circuitry and various slots for various components.
2. CPU (central processing unit) – the main component which allows the computer to process information, effectively the machine’s brain.
3. RAM (random access memory) – another vital part which allows the computer to process data.
4. Hard drive – the device that stores the computer’s information.
5. Graphics card – processes data which is sent to the computer screen.

Peripherals

1. Screen – provides a visual display of what the computer is doing.
2. Keyboard – allows a human operator to put data into the computer
3. Mouse – assists a human operator to put data into the computer
4. Printer – creates hard copies of information processed in the computer
5. Cameras – captures visual information which can be transferred to a computer.
6. Scanner – allows copies of paper based information to be stored on the computer.