![CPU
A central processing unit (CPU), also referred to as a
central processor unit,[1] is the hardware within a
computer system which carries out the instructions of
a computer program by performing the basic
arithmetical, logical, and input/output operations of
the system.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/commoncomputercomponents-130611085602-phpapp02/85/Common-computer-components-6-320.jpg)
Common computer components
- 2. Mother board A motherboard is a printed circuit board and is found in many modern computers which holds many of the components of the PC, such as the CPU and RAM.
- 3. RAM RAM (random access memory) is the place in a computer where the operating system, application programs, and data in current use are kept so that they can be quickly reached by the computer's processor.
- 4. Power supply A power supply is a hardware component that supplies power to an electrical device. It receives power from an electrical outlet and converts the current from AC (alternating current) to DC (direct current), which is what the computer needs.
- 5. Wireless nic A device that adds wireless connectivity to a computer or PDA. It is attached via a USB port, PC Card, memory card or is plugged into the PCI bus inside the computer. There are three types of wireless adapters: Wi-Fi, cellular and Bluetooth.
- 6. CPU A central processing unit (CPU), also referred to as a central processor unit,[1] is the hardware within a computer system which carries out the instructions of a computer program by performing the basic arithmetical, logical, and input/output operations of the system.
- 7. Heat sink A heat sink is a passive component that cools a device by dissipating heat into the surrounding air.