There are a variety of types of computer hardware, each with its own benefits and drawbacks. The most common types of computer hardware are Central Processing Units (CPUs), Random Access Memory (RAM), hard drives, and video cards.

CPUs are the parts of a computer that perform the calculations necessary to run programs. The more powerful the CPU, the faster the computer will run. CPUs are usually measured in gigahertz (GHz) or megahertz (MHz).

RAM is used to store the data and instructions that a program is currently using. The more RAM a computer has, the more programs it can run …