3. HARDWARE

These comprises of physical, electronic, electric and mechanical components of a computer that help it to process data. They can also be defined as parts / components of a computer that are tangible and occupy space.

These components include input devices, output devices, a system storage devices and communication devices.

Qn: What is the difference between Computer Hardware and Computer Peripherals?

Computer hardware refers to the physical components of a computer that can be touched.

Computer hardware includes the essential mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up acomputer system

While

A peripheral is a device attached to a host computer but not part of it whose primary functionality is to expand the host’s capabilities. A peripheral device is not part of the system's core architecture. The Illustration below shows the most common hardware.

Hardware that is not part of the system unit is sometimes called a peripheral device or device.