Prompt Title: Computer Hardware Components.

storage device that uses spinning disks and magnetic heads to read and write data. HDDs offer large storage capacities at a lower cost per GB than SSDs, but they are slower and less durable.

• SSD: A newer type of storage device that uses NAND flash memory to store data. SSDs are faster, more durable, and consume less power than HDDs, but they are also more expensive per GB.

Slide 7: GPU GPU, or Graphics Processing Unit, is responsible for rendering images and videos on the computer. It offloads the graphics processing from the CPU and performs complex calculations related to graphics and visual effects.

Specifications of GPU:

• Clock Speed: Determines how many instructions the GPU can process per second.
• Number of Cores: Determines how many tasks the GPU can perform simultaneously.
• Memory: Determines the amount of memory available to the GPU for processing graphics.

Types of GPU:

• NVIDIA GPUs: Most commonly used GPUs in gaming and high-performance computing applications.
• AMD GPUs: Alternative to NVIDIA GPUs, offers better value for mid-range systems.

Slide 8: Soundcard Soundcard is responsible for processing audio data and sending it to the speakers or headphones. It offloads the audio processing from the CPU and can provide high-quality audio output.

Specifications of Soundcard:

• Sample Rate: Determines how many samples per second can be processed by the soundcard.
• Bit Depth: Determines the number of bits used to represent each sample, which affects the quality of the audio output.
• Channels: Determines the number of audio channels supported by the soundcard.

Types of Soundcard:

• Integrated Soundcard: Built into the motherboard, provides basic audio output.
• Dedicated Soundcard: Separate component that provides higher-quality audio output and additional features.

Slide 9: Optical Disk Drive Optical Disk Drive is responsible for reading and writing data to optical disks, such as CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray disks. It can also play music CDs and movie DVDs.

Specifications of Optical Disk Drive:

• Read/Write Speed: Determines how quickly data can be read from or written to the disk.
• Interface: Determines how the drive connects to the motherboard.
• Disk Types: Determines the types of optical disks that the drive can read and write.

Types of Optical Disk Drive:

• CD/DVD Drive: Reads and writes CDs and DVDs.
• Blu-ray Drive: Reads and writes Blu-ray disks, which offer higher storage capacities and better video quality.

Slide 10: Power Supply and Heatsink Power Supply is responsible for converting AC power from the wall outlet into DC power that can be used by the computer components. It also regulates the voltage and current to prevent damage to the components.

Heatsink is responsible for dissipating the heat generated by the CPU and other components. It consists of a metal plate and fins that absorb the heat and transfer it to the air flowing through the fins.

Specifications of Power Supply and Heatsink:

• Wattage: Determines how much power the power supply can deliver to the components.
• Efficiency: Determines how much of the input power is converted to output power.
• Fan Size and RPM: Determines how much airflow the heatsink can provide to cool the components.

Types of Power Supply and Heatsink:

• Power Supply: Comes in various wattage ratings and efficiency levels, with modular and non-modular options.
• Heatsink: Comes in various sizes and designs, with air and liquid cooling options.

Slide 11: How CPU Works The CPU works by fetching instructions from the memory, decoding them, and executing them. The instruction set of the CPU determines what operations it can perform, such as arithmetic, logic, and branching.

The CPU communicates with other components of the computer through the motherboard and bus system. It can also access data from the