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title: "What are the Hardware Components of a Desktop Computer / Laptop?"  
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published: 2022-04-21  
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# What are the Hardware Components of a Desktop Computer / Laptop?

What are the [Hardware](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/303100/best-pc-hardware-2023) [Components](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/74096/understanding-the-role-of-some-integral-ac-components) of a [Desktop Computer](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/102353/what-essential-parts-make-up-a-desktop-computer) / Laptop?

## Answers

### Answer by Hitesh Vohra

- The case, central processing unit (CPU), random access memory (RAM), monitor, mouse, keyboard, computer data storage, graphics card, sound card, speakers, and motherboard are all examples of [**computer**](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/50895/how-to-fix-apple-iphone-7-plus-that-won-t-backup-to-itunes-on-a-windows-pc-or-mac-computer) hardware.
- The motherboard is at the heart of how a computer works. It houses the CPU and serves as a hub for all other devices.
- The CPU (Central Processing Unit or Processor) is in charge of processing all data from your computer's programmes.
- RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of memory that is installed in the motherboard's memory slots.
- A **hard drive** is a data storage device that stores both permanent and temporary data. This information can take numerous forms, but it essentially refers to anything saved or installed on a computer, such as computer programmes, family photos, operating systems, word-processing papers, and so on.
- The GPU, which is particularly vital for 3D rendering, performs precisely what its name implies: it processes large quantities of graphic data. At least one GPU will be found on your computer's graphics card.
- A power supply unit, sometimes known as a PSU, does more than merely provide electricity to your computer. It is the point at which electricity enters your system from an external source and is subsequently assigned to individual component hardware by the motherboard.

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