Parts of a Computer

Parts of a

Computer

Hardware

Computer hardware includes the

physical parts of a computer,

such as the case, central

processing unit, random access

memory, monitor, mouse,
keyboard, computer data

storage, graphics card, sound

card, speakers and motherboard.

Software

Software is a set of

computer programs that
performs the work of the

computer hardware.

Let's talk about

Computer
Hardware

MONITOR

CPU CASE

A computer monitor is an

output device that

displays information in
pictures, text or video

form.

A computer case, also
known as a computer

chassis, is the enclosure
that contains most of the

hardware of a personal

computer.

OUTPUT

SPEAKERS

KEYBOARD

Computer speakers, or multimedia

speakers, are speakers sold for use with
computers, although usually capable of
other audio uses, e.g. for an MP3 player.

A computer keyboard is a peripheral input

device modeled after the typewriter

keyboard which uses an arrangement of

buttons or keys to act as mechanical levers

or electronic switches.

OUTPUT

INPUT

PRINTER

MOUSE

A machine for printing text
or pictures, especially one

linked to a computer.

A computer mouse is an
input device that is most
often used with a personal

computer.

OUTPUT

INPUT

MICROPHONE

CPU

A computer mouse is an input device

that is most often used with a personal

computer.

CPU is short for Central Processing
Unit. It is also known as a processor

or microporcessor. It's one of the

most important pieces of hardware in

a computer.

INPUT

RAM

ROUTER

Random-access memory (or
simply RAM) is the memory
or information storage in a
computer that is used to

store running programs and

data for the programs.

A router is a computer whose

software and hardware are

designed to move data between

computer networks. Routers make

sure traffic between computers

goes where it needs to go.

FOR YOUR

ACTIVITY!

Activity 1

DRAWING

Draw your personal

computer and color it as

nice as you can.