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Computer hardware encompasses the physical components of a computer system, divided into internal and external categories. Internal components include the motherboard, CPU, RAM, storage drives, GPU, PSU, and cooling systems, while external components, or peripherals, consist of input devices, output devices, and other external devices. Together, these components enable the essential functions of input, output, processing, and storage in a computer system.

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Computer hardware encompasses the physical components of a computer system, divided into internal and external categories. Internal components include the motherboard, CPU, RAM, storage drives, GPU, PSU, and cooling systems, while external components, or peripherals, consist of input devices, output devices, and other external devices. Together, these components enable the essential functions of input, output, processing, and storage in a computer system.

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Computer Hardware

Computer hardware refers to the physical components of a computer system that you
can see and touch, forming the tangible foundation upon which software operates.
These components work together to perform essential functions like input, output,
processing, and storage. Hardware can be categorized into internal and external
components.

Internal hardware components are essential for the computer's core operations and are
typically housed within the computer case. Key internal components include:

Motherboard: The main circuit board that connects and allows communication between
all internal components, such as the CPU, RAM, and storage drives.
Central Processing Unit (CPU): Often called the "brain" of the computer, the CPU
processes and executes instructions from programs, determining the system's overall
performance.
Random Access Memory (RAM): This is temporary, volatile memory that stores data
and instructions the CPU needs immediate access to for active tasks, significantly
impacting system speed and multitasking ability.
Storage Drives: These provide long-term data storage. Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) use
spinning magnetic disks and are typically slower but offer large capacity at a lower cost,
while Solid-State Drives (SSDs) use flash memory, are faster, more durable, and more
energy-efficient.
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU): A specialized processor responsible for rendering
images, videos, and 3D graphics, often crucial for gaming, video editing, and graphic
design.
Power Supply Unit (PSU): Converts electrical power from an outlet into usable power
for the internal components.
Cooling Systems: Components like heat sinks and fans (or liquid cooling) are vital for
dissipating heat generated by the CPU and GPU to prevent overheating and maintain
performance.

External hardware components, also known as peripherals, are devices connected to the
computer to facilitate input, output, or additional functionality. Common examples include:

Input Devices: Used to provide data and instructions to the computer, such
as keyboards, mice, touchpads, webcams, microphones, scanners, and game
controllers.
Output Devices: Used to present processed data to the user, such as monitors,
printers, speakers, and headphones.
Other External Devices: Include USB flash drives, external hard drives, and network
devices like modems or routers.

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