Central Processing Unit (CPU) or Processor- this part of a computer is where information is processed, it handles all instructions it receives.
Popular companies that manufacture CPUs are: Intel, and AMD \
Motherboard or Mainboard- is the foundation of a computer system; holds together many of the crucial components of a computer. It also allows the other parts of the computer to communicate with one another.
Popular companies that manufacture Motherboards are: Gigabyte Technology, and Asus
Power Supply Unit- provides power to the computer system.
Popular companies that manufacture Power Supply Units are: Analog Devices, Inc, and Glu Mobile, Inc
Random Access Memory (RAM)- stores information on a computer so that it can be retrieved easily. But, the RAM’s storage is only temporary. If the computer is turned off, it loses all stored information.
Popular companies that manufacture RAMs are: Apacer, and SK Hynix
Hard Drive- is a device that permanently stores and retrieves information.
Popular companies that manufacture Hard Drives are: Western Digital Technologies Inc, and Seagate
Video Card- creates the picture on a screen.
Popular companies that manufacture Video Cards are: Asus, and MSI
Sound Card- produces sound on a computer that can be heard through speakers or headphones.
Popular companies that manufacture Sound Cards are: Creative Technology, and Asus
Network Card- enables a computer to connect to a network; through this you can access a home network, or the Internet.
Popular companies that manufacture Network Cards are: Asus, and 3Com
Sources:
www.computerhope.com
www.investopedia.com
www.ranker.com
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