Cpu Cabinet

What Is Actually Inside Your
Computer Tower (CPU)?

The main parts of a computer cabinet are the processor,
motherboard, hard drive, and power supply. The processor is the
most important part of the cabinet, and the motherboard is the
board that takes up most of the visible space inside the cabinet. The
hard drive is the part of the computer that holds all your files, and
the power supply is the part of the cabinet that supplies power to
every single component within the cabinet.
These are the main parts/components of a computer cabinet/tower:
 Processor
 Motherboard
 Hard drive
 Power supply
These are the biggest, most obvious parts you see when you open
the computer cabinet.
The very fact that you are reading this post probably means that
you are familiar with computers. Take a look around, and you will
almost instantly find a computer device in one form or another, be it
a smartphone, a tablet, a laptop, or a desktop computer.
Computers are indeed getting smaller and smaller and smarter and
faster in their functioning. Nevertheless, you can find many people
desperately holding onto their desktop computers.
If you own a desktop computer, you know the elongated box that
usually sits right next to the monitor very well. In everyday
language, it’s called “tower,” “cabinet,” or “CPU” (the last one is
technically incorrect).
But have you ever looked inside the cabinet? Do you know what’s
actually in your computer cabinet?
Key Parts Of A Cabinet
First of all, it is highly advisable to take the right precautions before
opening the computer cabinet. If you are not sure how to do this,
ask someone to help you.
This is what a cabinet looks like from the inside

Inside the cabinet, you can expect to see some machinery and a
decent number of wires and plugs of various sizes crisscrossing all
over.
However, don’t let that give you the impression that it’s something
too complex to be understood; if broken down (figuratively, that is),
a computer tower consists of five major components:
Processor
PROCESSOR
Also referred to as the CPU – Central Processing Unit, this is the

most important part of the cabinet. This is where everything you do
on your computer is processed.
However, you will not be able to see it at first glance when you open
the cabinet, as normally, a fan and a heatsink are attached to the
processor to ensure that it does not overheat.
A dusty processor fan
Intel and AMD are two leading processor manufacturers, which

bring new variants of existing processors to the market every few
months.
Motherboard
This is a board that takes up most of the visible space inside the
cabinet. It is also called a mainboard, mobo, MB, system board,
etc., and forms the basis of every computer.
MOTHERBOARD
The motherboard supplies power to the processor, RAM, hard disk,

and other hardware components. It houses every wire and
connector you can see inside the case. It also houses the famous
RAM (Random Access Memory), also known as primary memory.
The motherboard also houses other important components such as
a graphics card, LAN card, etc.
Now you know why it’s known as the “parent body”… it takes care
of everything!
As with processors, manufacturers bring out different variants of

motherboards to accommodate different functionalities; a particular
processor is only compatible with certain motherboards, and vice
versa.
Hard Drive
HARD DISK DRIVE
This is the part of the computer that holds all your childhood
memories and your exclusive song list in the form of huge files. It is
usually built into a slot above the motherboard. It typically measures
between 2.5 “and 3.5” and weighs a few pounds.
Here, all the information is stored permanently and can be

accessed, modified, or deleted if needed. A virus attack can
negatively affect a hard drive.
Not surprisingly, people are absolutely obsessed with protecting

their hard drives; it’s like a bank safe for your computer!
Power Supply
SMPS
Also known as the SMPS – Switched Mode Power Supply, or PSU

– Power Supply Unit, is the part of the enclosure that supplies
power to every single component within the enclosure. It converts
an alternating current of 220-230 V into a direct current that the
computer can use. It is normally located in the upper corner of the
enclosure and is equipped with a small fan to prevent overheating.
There are also other parts in the cabinet, such as a floppy drive into
which you insert your CDs and DVDs, an expansion card, and
many wires. Still, these five components are the most important you
will find in any computer tower, and they are easily recognizable.

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What Is Actually Inside Your

Computer Tower (CPU)?

This is what a cabinet looks like from the inside

Also referred to as the CPU – Central Processing Unit, this is the

Intel and AMD are two leading processor manufacturers, which

The motherboard supplies power to the processor, RAM, hard disk,

As with processors, manufacturers bring out different variants of

HARD DISK DRIVE

Here, all the information is stored permanently and can be

Not surprisingly, people are absolutely obsessed with protecting

Also known as the SMPS – Switched Mode Power Supply, or PSU

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