| CPU | Central Processing Unit, the brain of the PC, handling calculations and instructions. |
| Motherboard | A large circuit board that holds and connects every other component. |
| RAM | Random Access Memory, temporarily holds data and information, enabling quick access by the CPU. |
| Storage Drive | Permanent digital data storage. Can be HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or SSD (Solid State Drive). |
| Graphic Card | Processes images, videos and games, making them look better and load faster. |
| Power Supply | Provides power to all the components inside the PC. |
| Cooling System | Prevents overheating. Includes fans, heatsinks, and on high-performance PCs, liquid cooling systems. |
| Network Card | Allows the computer to communicate over a network (like the internet). Can be wired (Ethernet card) or wireless. |
| Sound Card | Processes audio information, plays back sound through speakers or headphones. |
