Curated OER
Computer Parts
Students observe PowerPoint presentation explaining the parts of a computer and discuss the monitor, keyboard, mouse and CPU unit. They create index cards, with definitions and place them on the word wall. Individually, students visit...
Curated OER
6.1 Computing Components
Learners define computer terms such as hardware, software, input and output devices, central processing unit, etc. in their own words, and relate terms to computer system they are using.
Cosmo Learning
Cosmo Learning: Computer Architecture
A series of 38 video lectures on computer architecture by Prof. Anshul Kumar. With comments section at bottom of the page.
Computer History Museum
Computer History Museum: I Cs, Microprocessors, & Memory
Brief description of ICs, Microprocessors, and Memory, describing the breakthroughs in technology design that dramatically reduced the size, power requirements, and cost of a computer. The various Integrated Circuit artifacts are on...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Inside Your Computer
How does a computer work? The critical components of a computer are the peripherals (including the mouse), the input/output subsystem (which controls what and how much information comes in and out), and the central processing unit (the...
Other
Pc Guide: The Processor
This PC Guide introduction includes the functions of the computer's microprocessor. The article concludes on the next page with a discussion of the many different aspects of the processor in full detail, and concludes with a look at the...
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Computer Buying Help
This section of Computer Hope is designed to help users understand and make better decisions when purchasing computer hardware, software and computers. Be sure to review the section 'Buying locations' which gives you tips and what to...
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Information About the Computer Cpu
A complete guide to the computer CPU, including CPU ABCs, known CPU bugs, processor history and information, technical support, processor definitions as well as information on math coprocessors, compatible Intel processors, interposer,...
Other
Karbos Guide: An Illustrated Guide to Chip Sets
An easy-to-understand site that details the basic components of the chip sets and how they function on the motherboard. Charts and pictures included with links to other modules.
Other
Karbos Guide: The Pc and Its Motherboard
An easy-to-understand site that details the basic components of the PC hardware system. Charts and pictures included with links to other modules.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Are the Parts of a Computer?
Each computer receives input from a variety of devices, processes that data with the CPU and memory, and sends results to some form of output. This diagram visualizes that flow.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Computer Components
Check your understanding of the flow inside the computer, from the input to the CPU and memory and back to the output, in this set of practice questions designed for AP Computer Science Principles students.
Other
Karbosguide.com: About Ram
Easy-to-understand page from Karbosguide.com that details the basics about RAM and the various types of RAM memory. Charts and pictures included, as well as links to other modules.