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A computer is not just one thing but is consisted of many parts that work
together. A desktop computer is a computer intended for use at a single location
only. It is usually bulky and consisted of many parts connected together by
wires. Here are some of the basic parts of a desktop computer.
The CPU or
Central Processing Unit. This is considered as the brain of the computer. This
is what processed all the information and carries out the commands in your
computer. This is regarded as the most important computer part because without
this, your computer will cease to function.
The RAM or Random Access
Memory. This is considered to be the short-term memory of the computer. The
bigger memory capacity of your computer's RAM, the more files you will be able
to store and more often, the faster your computer would work.
The
motherboard. This is the main board in the computer. It contains many chips and
circuitry. This is where the CPU and RAM are located.
The hard drive.
This is where all the computer programs and information are stored. The
floppy/CD/DVD drive. Floppy drives are used less and less. This is where floppy
disks are put in. CD/DVD drives are prominent today because of the high us of
CD's and DVD's. Aside from reading CD's and DVD's, computers now have the
ability to store information on them through a process called
"burning."
The monitor. This is the computer screen that displays
whatever you are doing on the computer. Today, computer monitors come in
different shapes and sizes.
The keyboard. This looks like a typewriter
and is what you use to type on the computer. This also serves as a control of
whatever you are doing on your computer.
The mouse. This is used to
control the pointer on the computer screen. It has two buttons, left and right,
that is used to click and choose things on the computer screen.
A sound
card found inside a computer allows for the output of audio through a computer's
speakers or headphone. A video card on the other hand allows for the output of
video that is displayed in the computer. Using both of these is usually helpful
when using your computer for games or for viewing videos.
The power
supply. This is connected to all computer parts and is what supplies power to
all parts of the computer.
Aside from the basic computer parts, there are
still many other parts that can be found on a desktop computer. You can add a
printer to put into hard copy the files on your computer. A speaker, to hear the
computer's audio. A scanner, to put in images into the computer. A webcam, to
serve as a computer camera. A modem, used to connect your computer to the
internet.
You may already know the parts mentioned or may have been
familiar with them only now but whichever it may be, you are now ready to get
yourself a new computer.
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