NAMES FOR THE BASIC COMPUTER PARTS

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What are the names for the basic computer parts?

Any smart user must be able to identify the different parts of the computer they use every day. However it is not often the case. Here is the basic information you must know about computer parts names.

They are two basic parts in a computer even though it is a desktop or a laptop: hardware and software. All types of computer system must use these two kinds of parts to work efficiently.

What is Hardware?

All parts you can see and touch inside and outside of the computer are known as hardware. Certain hardware parts are indispensable while other components are not, but can be very useful when you need them.

Types of hardware and functions

Here is a list of names of parts and their functions in the computer system.

The Case is the box containing the parts of the computer; it is the skin of the computer. However, some cases are clear and let you see the parties while the computer is running. Learn more about the computer case.

The Motherboard is the diagram where all parts are connected and these parts can be used only when they are connected to the motherboard. The motherboard also holds many important cards such as memory, modem, graphic and sound cards. Learn more about the motherboard.

The Power supply is the source of energy of your computer. Without the power supply the computer is unusable. Laptop and notebook don’t use power supply but a battery component to be running. Learn more about the power supply.

The Processor or central processing unit is the heart of the computer. All operations are analyzed there before they’ve been displayed to the users. Learn more about the processor. 

The hard disk or hard drive is the device used by the computer to store your data. It is where the basic applications are installed to allow the computer to operate. If you remove the disk your computer won’t be able to run. Learn more about the hard disk.

The CD/DVD Rom is also considered as basic part because it allows installing the applications on your computer. Besides that, you already know what else to do with a CD/DVD Rom. Learn more about the CD Rom and DVD Rom.

Names of other basic parts

These following parts are those that you use every day for your different work on computer.

The keyboard lets you type commands into the computer. You can notice how the keyboard similar to a typewriter if you know one. If you have a laptop or notebook you’ll also notice the keyboard is built into the case. Learn more about the computer keyboard.

It is the same for the monitor if you have laptop or notebook. But with a desktop or tower the monitor is a different part you must plug into the motherboard through an external connector. The monitor or display screen let you see what you or the computer is doing at time. Learn more about the computer monitor.

The computer mouse lets you work together with the computer by moving and pointing the cursor on the screen. You can use the computer mouse with your laptop and notebook but you have also noticed that they come with a pointing cursor also built in the case. Learn more about computer mouse.

What is Software?

The software is a part you cannot see and touch but is extremely important. The most important software names are the operating systems. It is the program that makes your computer run and control everything. Without it the computer can’t work or operate. The most known software names are Microsoft Windows, Apple’s Mac Os and Linux. Learn more about operating systems.

All these are the names for the basic computer parts but they are many other parts you can use for different other tasks. Nevertheless you don’t need them to make your computer work.