PARTS OF A

DESKTOP
COMPUTER
 SYSTEM UNIT
• The system unit, also known as a
"tower" or "chassis," is the main
part of a desktop computer. It
includes the motherboard, CPU,
RAM, and other components.
The system unit also includes the
case that houses the internal
components of the computer.
 MONITOR
•A computer monitor is
an output device that
displays information in
pictorial form.
A monitor usually
comprises
the display device,
circuitry, casing, and
• A computer keyboard is one
of the primary input devices KEYBOARD
 used with a computer.
Similar to an electric 
typewriter, a keyboard is
composed of buttons that
create letters, numbers, and 
symbols, as well as perform
other functions. 
• A computer mouse is a handheld
hardware input device that controls
a cursor in a GUI (graphical user MOUSE
interface) and can move and select 
text, icons, files, and folders on
your computer. For desktop
computers, the mouse is placed on
a flat surface such as a mouse pad
 or a desk and is placed in front of
your computer.
 SPEAKER
•Computer speakers, or
multimedia speakers, are speakers sold
for use with computers, although usually
capable of other audio uses, e.g. for an
MP3 player.
•Output device for audio.
 QUIZ:
1. An output device that displays information in pictorial form.
2. The main part of the desktop computer.
3. A handheld hardware input device that can move and select
text, icons, files, and folders on your computer.
4. A primary input device use in computer. It is composed of
letters, numbers, and symbols.
5. Output device for audio.