Which hardware components does a computer require?

Answer 1

Here's a really simplified concept of the different parts of a typical desktop computer you might find in someone's house, organized in no real order:

input (mouse/keyboard)

output (monitor/speakers)

case (to house the hardware, to include a power button, etc)

processor (example: a 3.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo "CPU")

memory (ram: i.e, 2GB of ram, a cache to keep info used in currently-happening tasks)

storage (a 320gb hard drive, a floppy/cd/dvd drive - something that has long-term data)

motherboard (mounted on the wall of the case, all hardware connects to this)

sound card (might be built-in to your motherboard, plug speakers into it for sound)

video card (might be built-in to your motherboard, plug monitor into it for visuals

power supply (gets power from wall outlet, precisely routes it to parts)

cooling system (might be a lot of fans in your case, maybe there is a liquid cooling, etc)

Answer 2

Any computer requires the following parts: * motherboard (one compatible with processor and ram) * processor (for gaming try a AMD Phenom or Intel Quad or I7 processor for best performance) (requires heat resistant sealer) * ram (dd2 is ok, but now there is tri-channel ddr3 that can be used on a compatible motherboard) * power supply & cables (about 1000 watts to support most graphic cards) * hard drive (best to have one with lots of storage and fast transfer rates) * video card (if there is no onboard set on motherboard or the graphics are bad; try to get a 1gb video card or more with ATI Crossfire) * DVD, CD, or BRD burner (to play games) * Computer Case (one that has alot of ventilation for powerful graphic cards) * Operating System (ex: Windows Vista OS Disc) * Liquid Cooling (optional) - allows componets to stay cooler * Physics Accelerator (optional) - allows for smoother gaming * Network card (optional) - motherboard may not have ethernet input; allows faster online gaming if you buy the right kind

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Answer 3

Some examples of internal hardware that you can find in computers:

- CPU (Central Processing Unit)

- Mainboard

- Memory

- Power Supply

Hardware Devices:

-Keyboard

-Mouse

Answer 4

A computer requires a minimum of a operating disk drive, and input device such as a keyboard or mouse, and a display screen. More modern devices can operate on touch technology which combines the input and display screen into one.

Answer 5

Case / power supply, Motherboard, CPU, Memory, Optical drive, Hard drive...