1. An Introduction To Computer Hardware
Computer Basics
An Introduction To Computer Hardware

2. Input Storage Processing Output
Basic Parts
Input
Storage
Processing
Output

3. Input Devices are used to enter information into the computer

4. Examples: Keyboard Mouse Scanner Microphone
Input Devices
Examples:
Keyboard
Mouse
Scanner
Microphone
Digital Camera
Modem

5. Storage Devices are used to store the information entered by the user

6. Examples: Hard Drive Floppy Drive Zip Drive Tape Drive
Storage Devices
CD R/W Drive
CD ROM Drive
Examples:
Hard Drive
Floppy Drive
Zip Drive
Tape Drive

7. Processing Devices
Processing Devices are used to “process” the information stored in the computer.
Processing describes the all of the calculations and decision making that the computer does

8. Processing Devices
Examples:
CPU
Chipset

9. Storage Devices
Storage Devices are used to “display” the information from the computer

10. Examples: Monitor Printer Speakers
Output Devices
Examples:
Monitor
Printer
Speakers
Headphones
Modem