Hardware

Hardware

Physical components of a computer system

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Computer's "brain" for calculations and instructions

Processor

Chip in the CPU executing program instructions

Motherboard

Main circuit board connecting internal components

Random Access Memory (RAM)

Temporary volatile storage for running programs

Read-Only Memory (ROM)

Permanent non-volatile storage for essential data

Graphics card

Processes images and videos for display

Sound card

Processes audio for output through speakers

Network Interface Card (NIC)

Enables connection to a network

Camera

Captures images or video for computer input

Internal/external storage devices

Stores data permanently

Input devices

Allow users to enter data

Output devices

Display or produce results