Computer ProgrammingHow Computers Work

Parts of a Personal Computer

4 Types of Hardware Components.

1. Input Devices- devices from which the computer can accept data.

2. Memory – ICs inside the base unit where data can be stored electronically. Two types: RAM and ROM.

3. CPU– an IC inside the base unit that consists of an ALU and a control unit.

4. Output Devices – devices that display or store processed data.

CPU

Input OutputMemory

How Data Flows

Hardware Components

• Input Devices

• Power Supply

• Motherboard / CPU

• Memory

• Storage Devices

• Output Devices

• Other componets

Make a list of the hardware components which belong in each category and explain what each does and how it functions. You may wish to use the following site, or a site of your own choice to gather your information http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_computer_hardware.