Computer Hardware Part 2

 


Video Card


A video card (also called a graphics card, display card, graphics adapter, or display adapter) is an expansion card which generates a feed of output images to a display device (such as a computer monitor). Frequently, these are advertised as discrete or dedicated graphics cards, emphasizing the distinction between these and integrated graphics. At the core of both is the graphics processing unit (GPU), which is the main part that does the actual computations, but should not be confused with the video card as a whole, although "GPU" is often used as a metonymic shorthand to refer to video cards


Most video cards are not limited to simple display output. Their integrated graphics processor can perform additional processing, removing this task from the central processor of the computer.


Printer 

In computing, a printer is a peripheral device which makes a persistent representation of graphics or text, usually on paper.While most output is human-readable, bar code printers are an example of an expanded use for printers.The different types of printers include 3D printer, inkjet printer, laser printer, thermal printer, etc.




Computer Storage Devices

  

Storage devices are the computer hardware used to remember/store data. There are many types of storage devices, each with their own benefits and drawbacks.


Below are explanations about different storage devices.

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Solid State Drive

Random Access Memory (RAM)

CD, DVD and Blu-Ray Discs

DVD-RAM

ROM

USB Flash Memory






Many More Computer Hardware Information



  • CPU (Central Processing Unit)
  • Motherboard
  • RAM (Random Access Memory)
  • HDD/SSD (Hard Disk Drive/Solid State Drive)
  • PSU (Power Supply Unit)
  • GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)
  • Computer Tower/Case
  • Computer Monitor
  • Optical Drive CD/Blu-Ray



Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Intel CPU

The CPU of your computer is very much like your brain, it is the part of the computer that gives out all basic instructions to every other component on your computer. The CPU is one of the main components that will effect the performance of your computer, generally a powerful CPU will let a computer perform tasks faster and can perform more intensive tasks on your computer as well. The two main brands of desktop CPU manufacturers are AMD and Intel, both of which have certain advantages and disadvantages in their hardware. You’ll want to do your own research on what CPU works for you, depending on what your other components are and your budget, each brand will have something it will excel in. Overall, you should come away from this understanding that your CPU will be the part of your computer that tells all your other components what to do and will determine how fast your computer will carry out its tasks.

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