Basic Hardware Components of Computer Systems

This holds and allows communication between the crucial components of the computer such as the CPU and memory.

• Motherboard

• System case

• Solid State Drive

• Hard drive

This pertains to the size and shape of the motherboard.

• Form factor

• Level

• Version

• Model

What does AT mean?

What does ATX mean?

Its function is primarily to create a fast path between the CPU and the video bus and system RAM.

• Northbridge

• Southbridge

It connects with the slow hardware/components of the system.

• Northbridge

• Southbridge

These are the several components that are attached to the motherboard.
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• Chip

• Bus

• Intergrated Circuit

• Microprocessor

This is a small piece of semiconducting material, where more integrated circuits are embedded. They have standard-sized pin connectors that allows them to be attached to the motherboard.

• Chip

• Bus

• Integrated Circuit

• Microprocessor

This is an electrical path that enables data flow between various system components.

• Chip

• Bus

• Integrated Circuit

• Microprocessor

This contains microscopic pathways that carry electric current. It contains millions of elements such as resistors, capacitators, and transistors. Many different kinds of chips are located in the motherboard.

• Chip

• Bus

• Integrated Circuit

• Microprocessor