Computer hardware

Computer hardware or hardware means the physical parts that make up a computer.

Some examples are:

• Central processing unit (CPU)
• Random-access memory (RAM)
• Power supply unit (PSU)
• Motherboard
• Graphics processing unit (GPU)
• Network card
• Peripheral equipment
  • Modem
  • USB flash drive
  • Hard drive
  • Computer monitor
  • Keyboard
  • Computer mouse

Hardware needs software to tell it what to do. Without software, the hardware cannot be used.