A.1. Parts of a Workstation
Computers consist of many parts working in conjunction with each other to turn fluctuations in current into meaningful output on the display screen. Much of the work of the computer takes place using the motherboard, the processor(s) and the computer's memory. These components provide the “horsepower” that largely determines how fast the computer runs.
Working in conjunction with these parts are things like the hard disk drive that provides the internal long-term storage. There is also the video card that is used to convert the information in the computer into something that is readily usable to us mere mortals and the modem or network interface card that permit computers to communicate with one another.
Externally ...
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