In the context of computer architecture, "hardware" refers to "the specifics of a computer, including the

Question

"hardware" refers to "the specifics of a computer, including the detailed logic design and the packaging technology of the computer"

I know the words. I understand what the statement is saying, but I still don't get it.

Can you give me concrete examples of "hardware" (according to the above information)

Thank you.

Answer 1

Ram, Videocard, Cpu are all hardware. Data like programs and games is your software.

Answer 2

hardware is refering to the actual items like you cd drive, hard drive, graphics card, memory stick, etc.

software is the program that is on the cd.

Hope it helps.

Answer 3

hardware is everything physical that you can touch in your computer's box.