The Hardware Behind Modern Computers: From Chips to Peripherals
The Hardware Behind Modern Computers: From Chips to Peripherals A modern computer is built from many small parts that work together. At the core is a silicon chip, but the rest of the system matters just as much. In this guide, we map the main parts from chips to peripherals and explain how they connect. The heart is the CPU, the control center. A contemporary processor has several cores, supports multiple threads, and uses caches (L1, L2, L3) to speed up work. It executes instructions, handles math, and coordinates tasks with the help of the memory controller and fast I/O buses like PCIe. The CPU talks to memory and other components through these channels. ...