Week 2 Blog Post - Computer Hardware

12/8/24

This week was great as we explored how the internal hardware of a computer functions together to enable its use.

The motherboard serves as the central hub of the computer, with every component connecting to it. Each piece of hardware has a designated spot on the motherboard where it connects.

The processor, often referred to as the brain of the computer, was another key topic. I learned that each motherboard is designed to work with specific processors, which have a particular pin count to ensure a proper connection.

We also discussed other essential components that make up the inner workings of a computer, including RAM, the power supply, cooling fans, hard drives, the video card, audio card, and network card.

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