hardware vocab
CPU (Central Processing Unit
The brain of the computer where most calculations take place
Output Device
Devices that allow the computer to communicate with the user (e.g., monitor, printer).
RAM (Random Access Memory)
Temporary storage that provides space for the computer to read and write data to be accessed by the CPU quickly.
Peripheral Devices
External devices that provide additional functionality (e.g., scanners, webcams)
Hard Drive (HDD)
A storage device used to store data permanently.
Power Supply Unit (PSU)
Converts electrical power to a form usable by the computer.
Solid State Drive (SSD) -
A faster storage device compared to HDD with no moving parts
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
Handles rendering of images, videos, and animations.
Input Devices
Devices that allow users to interact with a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse
Monitor
The visual output device for displaying information