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Ram is component is responsible for storing data in a non-volatile manner and is a common computing acronym that stands for
random-access memory. Sometimes it's called PC memory or just memory. In essence, RAM is your computer or laptop's short-
term memory. It's where the data is stored that your computer processor needs to run your applications and open your files.

Graphics processing unit ( GPU ) - Graphics processing unit, a specialized processor originally designed to accelerate graphics
rendering. GPUs can process many pieces of data simultaneously, making them useful for machine learning, video editing, and
gaming applications.

USB (universal serial bus ) is the most common connection type for external devices, whether external hard drive, thumb
drives, flash drives, printers, cameras, all kinds of other devices. It is extremely easy to use

HDD and SDD - are responsible for storing the operating system and essential system files and also responsible for storing data
permanently, even when the computer is turned off
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment

SATA (also referred to as Serial ATA) stands for Serial Advanced Technology Attachment, an industry-standard bus interface for
connecting a computer's host bus adapter to storage devices such as hard disk drives (HDD), optical drives and solid-state drives
(SSD).

Power Supply Unit

The Power Supply Unit (PSU) might not be the most frequently discussed PC component, but it's a critical piece of any desktop.
Supplying power to your entire system is an extremely important role, and using the wrong one could be costly.

The processor, also known as the CPU, provides the instructions and processing power the computer needs to do its work. The
more powerful and updated your processor, the faster your computer can complete its tasks. By getting a more powerful
processor, you can help your computer think and work faster.

heat sink is a component that increases the heat flow away from a hot device. It accomplishes this task by increasing the
device's working surface area and the amount of low-temperature fluid that moves across its enlarged surface area.
Thermal Paste - A silvery-gray substance that you apply to a processor before installing a cooling solution. It allows for an
efficient transfer of heat from the IHS of the processor to the base plate or water block of the CPU cooler that is designed to
dissipate that heat

Video Graphics Array

VGA, in full Video Graphics Array, computer chipset standard for displaying colour graphics. With the widespread availability of
high-definition monitors, VGA was supplanted by HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface

Output devices

The output devices are peripheral devices that are used to convert the output processed by the computer into human-readable
form. These devices either display the output on the screen, print on paper, or through any other form. Examples: printer,
monitor, projector, headphones, etc.
an input device is a piece of equipment used to provide data and control signals to an information
processing system, such as a computer or information appliance. Examples of input devices
include keyboards, mouse, scanners, cameras, joysticks, and microphones.