CPU
Central Processing Unit "brain of the computer"
Motherboard
Component that connects all computer parts together (backbone)
RAM
Random Access Memory. Used as a temporary storage location which is accessible by the CPU
Hard Drive
A storage device that holds all your files**.** Holds all your information until it's later deleted
SSD
Solid State Drive, no moving parts and is much more reliable and faster than a hard drive
PSU
Power Supply Unit, provides power to the motherboard and other components. Can be a source of noise so invest in a quiet one
Graphics / Video Cards
Draw polygons, textures and graphics to your monitor