PC Definition

Hard Disk Drive

A hard disk drive (HDD), hard disk, hard drive or fixed disk [b] is a data storage device used for storing and retrieving digital information using one or more rigid rapidly rotating disks

Motherboard

A motherboard is one of the most essential parts of a computer system. It holds together many of the crucial components of a computer, including the central processing unit (CPU), memory and connectors for input and output devices.

Power Supply

A power supply unit (or PSU) converts mains AC to low-voltage regulated DC power for the internal components of a computer.

DVD

DVD-ROM. DVD-ROM. A read-only DVD disc used to permanently store data files. DVD-ROM discs are widely used to distribute large software applications that exceed the capacity of a CD-ROM disc.

CD

Definition of: CD/DVD drive. ... An optical disc drive that reads and writes all common CD and DVD formats.

Peripheral Devices

Definition, Examples & Types. A peripheral device connects to a computer system to add functionality. Examples are a mouse, keyboard, monitor, printer and scanner.

Graphics Card

Definition. A video card connects to the motherboard of a computer system and generates output images to display. Video cards are also referred to as graphics cards.

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Definitions. The central processing unit (CPU) of a computer is a piece of hardware that carries out the instructions of a computer program.

Random Access Memory (RAM)

RAM (pronounced ramm) is an acronym for random access memory, a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly; that is, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes.

Motherboard Form Factor

he term is commonly used in describing the size and/or arrangement of a device, a computer case or chassis or one of its internal components such as a motherboard or a daughterboard.

Solid-state Drive

solid state drive. An all-electronic storage device that is an alternative to a hard disk.