Components of a Computer

 In order to enhance our understanding of computers we first need a basic understanding of the various components that make up a computer. We will look at the following parts that make up a typical computer:

 Further we will look at each of the parts making up the computer tower and the internal components of the computer tower. So let's start off with the most basic parts of the computer.


The Computer Tower


The brains of the computer are housed in the tower. The tower contains the power supply, the motherboard(CPU), RAM, disk drives, Video card, and peripherals that attach to the motherboard such as dial up modems, etc.

Although most computer cases today are in the form of a tower, many older designs laid flat on the desk allowing a user to place their monitor on top of the computer case. We will learn more about each of the parts contained within the case later.