Computer Hardware.ppt -

  • Warning: Never cheap out on a PSU – a poor unit can destroy your entire computer.
  • Form Factors: ATX (standard), Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX (small).
  • Connectors: SATA (for drives), PCIe (for GPUs), USB headers, RAM slots.

    • These components reside inside the computer case and handle the actual data processing. Motherboard

    : The "main circuit board" that acts as a web connecting all other parts together through electrical currents. Central Processing Unit (CPU) : Often called the

    of the computer, it carries out program instructions and manipulates data. Random Access Memory (RAM) computer hardware.ppt

    : This is temporary, high-speed storage. It acts as a "waiting room" for the CPU, holding data currently in use. Hard Disk Drive (HDD) / Solid State Drive (SSD)

    : These provide permanent storage for your operating system, programs, and personal files. Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Warning: Never cheap out on a PSU –

    : Also known as a video card, it translates data into pixels for the display. Power Supply Unit (PSU)

    : Converts power from a wall outlet into the specific voltages needed by internal components. Part 2: Input and Output Devices (Peripherals) Peripherals allow you to interact with the system. Computer Hardware PowerPoint Presentation, free download Form Factors: ATX (standard), Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX (small)

  • Rule of Thumb: A balanced PC is better than one extremely fast component with weak others.

    • Call to Action: Have a great hardware slide deck? Share it in the comments below, or tell us the one component you always forget to include in your presentations.