computer hardware

Also known as hardware, device, computer component, computer part, PC component, PC part, PC hardware, computer accessory

physical components of a computer

AI overview

Computer hardware refers to the physical parts that make up a computer, such as the processor, memory, and storage devices. These components work together to allow your computer to run programs and store the information you need.

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Encyclopedic overview

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Computer hardware, commonly shortened to hardware, includes the physical parts of a computer, such as the central processing unit (CPU), random-access memory (RAM), motherboard, computer data storage, graphics card, sound card, and computer case. It includes external devices such as a monitor, mouse, keyboard, and speakers.

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