Fruit That Will Last

Computer Parts

Here is a partial listing of some of the hardware and the system software used in building my computer system. The cables used were not listed as that would make this a cumbersome page!

The PCPartPicker website was used to design the computer system and it lets you know whether or not the parts you selected are compatible.

Computer Case

All of your computer parts fit inside the case. Pick one that you like! If you’re not sure what to look for in a case, check the computer glossary.

Ram (Memory)

This is the physical device capable of storing information temporarily (RAM-random access memory) or permanently (ROM-read only memory).

Graphics Card

The graphics card produces the image you see on your monitor. It has its own processor, a GPU or graphical processing unit that allow computers to produce graphics and images more quickly.

Optical Drive

This type of drive allows a user to retrieve, edit and delete the content from optical disks such as CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray disks using laser beaming technology.

CPU Fan/Cooler

This is designed to draw heat away from the system CPU. It improves efficiency and stability of the system.

CPU - Central Processing Unit

The CPU is the brains of the computer where most calculations take place.

HDD - Hard Drive

This is data storage device that uses magnetic storage to store and retrieve digital data using one or more rigid rapidly rotating platters coated with magnetic material.

Motherboard

The motherboard is a printed circuit board and provides connectivity between the hardware components of a computer.

Solid State Drive

The SSD is a type of mass storage device that stores data using flash memory. This makes it faster than the traditional hard disk drive.

Power Supply

This supplies the computer components with power. The RM750 is a fully Modular power supply unit.

Keyboard

This is one of the input devices used to input data into the computer system.

Computer Mouse

This is one of the input devices used to select data and to input data into the computer system.

Windows 10 Operating System

It is a software system that providees an interface between computer user and computer hardware across multiple devices, such desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones.

Monitor

This is an output device that displays information in pictorial form. A monitor usually comprises the visual display, circuitry, casing, and power supply.