what is inside a computer
come here to learn about whats inside a computer
the motherboard
- motherboard or mainboard-the mainboard makes everything below work together.
- processor or central processing unit(CPU)-carries out instructions
- hard disk drive(HDD) store files and applications.
- RAM or memory- temporarily stores recently used files and applications for quick access later.
CPU
computers require input hardware, processing hardware and output hardware. The hardware that defines a computer is the CPU and memory. without these a computer could not functions.
RAM
ram is a fast temporary type of memory in which program, applications and data are stored. Here are some examples of what's stored in RAM:
the operating system
applications
the graphical user interface (gui)
ROM
rom is a memory that cannot be changed by a program or user.ROM retains its memory even after the computer is turned off. For example rom stores the instructions for the computer to start up when its turned on again.
a hard drive
a hard drive is data storing device which stores all important files and programs.it is used for storing and receiving digital information using rapidly rotating disks covered with magnetic material
cd drive
a cd drive is a drive that reads a compact disc and that is connected to an audio system.