Mell What are the parts of the inside of a computer?
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- Motherboard. The motherboard is the computer’s main circuit board.
- CPU/processor.
- RAM (random access memory)
- Hard drive.
- Power supply unit.
- Video card.
- Network card.
- Bluetooth card (or adapter)
What is inside the desktop?
It’s a thin plate that holds the CPU, memory, connectors for the hard drive and optical drives, expansion cards to control the video and audio, as well as connections to your computer’s ports (such as the USB ports). The motherboard connects directly or indirectly to every part of the computer.
Can you see or touch software?
The hard drive, keyboard, etc., are hardware. Software is the part you can’t see or touch (not really, anyway).
What are all the parts of a computer?
Whether it’s a tower PC, a desktop unit or a laptop, all computers have the same components: A screen or monitor
Are there laptop parts different than desktop parts?
The quality of the components isn’t part of the equation. From an engineering and function standpoint, no, laptop parts are not different than desktop parts. The CPUs are the same, the GPUs are the same, memory is the same, etc. What is different is the form factor.
What do you need to know about the inside of a computer?
It sends power through cables to the motherboard and other components. If you decide to open the computer case and take a look, make sure to unplug the computer first. Before touching the inside of the computer, you should touch a grounded metal object —or a metal part of the computer casing —to discharge any static buildup.
What’s the difference between a desktop computer and a laptop?
For a desktop computer, you only have to open one screw in order to gain access to what is inside the computer. But for a laptop computer, it’s tedious and frightening job. Motherboard houses various components like memory slots, sockets, chipset, clock generator, expansion slots, storage connectors, etc.