Understanding Computer Hardware

• A computer is a programmable electronic device that accepts data, performs mathematical and logical operations at high speed, and displays the results.

Hardware Components

• Hardware includes the internal and external devices that enable functions, such as input, output, storage, communication, and processing.
• The motherboard is a key component to which the RAM, CPU, hard disks, and power supply connect, and is essential for the computer’s operation.
• The CPU handles instructions to run programs, performs calculations, makes decisions, and manages data flow, and is often called the "brain" of the computer.
• RAM is the computer's short-term memory that temporarily stores data for active tasks, enabling quicker and more efficient performance.
• The GPU creates and renders visuals, such as images, videos, and 3D graphics and focuses on graphics-related processing for smoother, more detailed visuals.
• The hard disk is the storage device, it saves files, programs, and the operating system even when the computer is turned off.

Hard Disk Types

• HDD (Hard Disk Drive) uses spinning disks to read/write data and is slower but cheaper, good for large storage.
• SSD (Solid State Drive) is faster and more durable with no moving parts, which makes it quicker for loading programs.

Cooling and Enclosures

• Cooling prevents overheating during operation because components like the CPU and GPU generate heat with types including fans, heat sinks, and liquid cooling.
• The enclosure or tower is the outer case that protects internal components from dust, physical damage, and overheating, with sizes varying from Mini Tower, Mid Tower, to Full Tower.
• The power supply converts electricity from the outlet and distributes the right amount of power to components like the CPU, GPU, motherboard, and storage devices.
• Peripherals are external devices, for input, output, or both, that connect to the computer to expand its functionality.
• Input devices send data to the computer, and output display or output data.
• Input/Output do both functions.
• A computer takes raw information (input), stores it (memory or storage), processes it, and displays the results (output).

PC Set Up

• Liquid cooling is used for the pc cooling.
• The Forgeon Azoth cooler is one of the best in terms of quality price.
• 1TB of storage is enough.
• The Gigabyte B550 Aorus Elite v2 was chosen for the motherboard.
• Corsair RAM was chosen with 32 gigabytes of RAM.
• The AMD ryzen 7 5800X was chosen for the processor because of its low price and high quality.
• The RTX 3060 was chosen for the GPU.
• The Mars Gaming 1000W 80 plus gold was chosen for the power supply.
• The Msi Mag Forge 112R was chosen for the tower.