Computer
Components
Components
Input, Output and Storage devices fall into the category of
peripheral devices.
Primary Storage consists of two types of memory chips.
RAM and ROM
This device allows users to point and click on items displayed on the computer screen.
mouse/joystick
Hardware refers to the
physical parts of a computer.
two common types of RAM
Dynamic RAM (DRAM) and Static RAM (SRAM).
It displays text and graphics generated by the computer.
Monitor
carries out instructions in the software and directs the flow of data through the computer.
Control Unit
can be erased and reprogrammed
Erasable Programmable ROM (EPROM)
This device is used to input data into the computer by pressing keys
Keyboard
5 General Categories of Hardware Components
central processing unit, (cu, alu) input, output storage, memory.
4 Types of ROM (Read Only Memory)
Programmable ROM (PROM), Erasable Programmable ROM (EPROM), Electrically EPROM (EEPROM), Flash Memory
This device is used to produce hard copies from the computer.
Printer
temporarily store instructions and data.
Memory (RAM)
How much RAM is commonly considered the minimum for a modern desktop computer for everyday tasks?
8 GB
These devices are used to transfer data from a computer and store them for future use
storage devices