Hardware: The Physical Components of a Computer

HARDWARE- Are the physical part of the computer: both the box and the internal components and the elements connected to it.

MOTHERBOARD-

Is the largest card with a printed circuit you see when you open a computer. All the other computer components are inserted on it, includes connectors or communication ports with peripherals and can also incorporate video, audio, and network devices.

MICROPROCESSOR-

Is the most important part of a computer. It is responsible for processing data, performing arithmetical-logical operations, and controlling all the other devices. It is characterized by its working frequency, measured in hertz, which determines its operating speed.

USB-

Universal serial bus, permits interconnection with practically any device. Standard reaches speeds of up to 60 MB/s. The connection carries data and also electrical current. They can basically be classified as type A and type B.

VGA-

Video graphics adapter, graphics connector.

RAM-

Is the random-access memory, which means that any part of it can be accessed. It permits reading and writing. It is volatile.

ROM-

Is the read-only memory. It is not volatile.

CACHE MEMORY-

Is faster and has a lower capacity than RAM. It serves as a bridge between the microprocessor and RAM.

HARD DISK DRIVE (HDD)-

Uses a magnetic recording system to record digital data on a series of platters or disks.