Computer Hardware.ppt May 2026

All happens in milliseconds.


  • Top Brands: Intel (Core i3/i5/i7/i9) & AMD (Ryzen 3/5/7/9).
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): Heat output – requires a cooler.

  • Form Factors: ATX (standard), Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX (small)
  • Visual: Labeled diagram of a motherboard

  • Slide 15: The Boot Process (POST)

    Slide 16: Common Hardware Failures & Fixes | Symptom | Likely Culprit | Quick Fix | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | PC turns on, no display | Loose RAM/GPU | Reseat components, check monitor cable | | PC shuts down randomly | Overheating | Clean fans, reapply thermal paste | | Clicking noise from case | Failing HDD | Immediately back up data | | USB ports not working | Driver/Static short | Unplug PSU, hold power button 15 sec | computer hardware.ppt

    Slide 17: Tools of the Trade

    Slide 18: The Future of Computer Hardware All happens in milliseconds

    Slide 19: Summary / Key Takeaways

    Slide 20: Q&A / References


  • Visual: Icons of a gear (hardware) and a CD/cloud (software)

  • Hardware is generally classified into four distinct functional groups:


  • Visual: Clean, minimal background with a "Thank You" message

  • If you are a student, building the PPT yourself reinforces learning. Top Brands: Intel (Core i3/i5/i7/i9) & AMD (Ryzen 3/5/7/9)