Writing a speech on the necessary components of a computer. Anything I'm missing?

[volkanik]

So far, for the necessary components of a computer, I have:

Processor
RAM
Hard Drives; SSD & Hard-Disk
Expansion Cards; video, sound, network, bluetooth.
Motherboard
Power Supply

Is there anything I'm missing? I was thinking optical drives, but I'm not sure that is really a "necessary" component anymore.

Obviously the case, but I'm not including that since this is more informing them about the functions of these parts. I think they can figure out the case holds the parts, at least I hope so.

[obdigore]

bios?
os?
input devices?

[PBitt]

Although you could tie it in with the CPU I would mention the heatsink.

[vindicatorx]

So far, for the necessary components of a computer, I have:

Processor
RAM
Hard Drives; SSD & Hard-Disk
Expansion Cards; video, sound, network, bluetooth.
Motherboard
Power Supply

Is there anything I'm missing? I was thinking optical drives, but I'm not sure that is really a "necessary" component anymore.

case, optical drive usually, and most people get a aftermarket cpu cooler. most people don't use expansion cards other than video cards anymore most mobo's have 7.1 audio, and network plugs, depending if you need a wireless network adapter, blue tooth isn't a normal addition either. Other than that it's fine

---------- Post added 2013-04-04 at 11:39 PM ----------

bios?
os?
input devices?

Bios should be included with the mobo, but yeah OS is also required

[Gorehowl]

the case isnt necessary :P

http://www.overclock.net/t/666445/po...ng-shenanigans

[vindicatorx]

the case isnt necessary :P

http://www.overclock.net/t/666445/po...ng-shenanigans

True but most normal people want their components in some sort of protective covering

[Gorehowl]

i know lol, just jokin around because ive been goin back and reading that thread and some of the pics have made me almost die laughing :P

[vindicatorx]

I mean it's like my friend the other day was joking around about making a oil cooled pc just because he could

[Wells]

So far, for the necessary components of a computer, I have:

Processor
RAM
Hard Drives; SSD & Hard-Disk
Expansion Cards; video, sound, network, bluetooth.
Motherboard
Power Supply

Is there anything I'm missing? I was thinking optical drives, but I'm not sure that is really a "necessary" component anymore.

Obviously the case, but I'm not including that since this is more informing them about the functions of these parts. I think they can figure out the case holds the parts, at least I hope so.

Gremlins

10char

[Korgoth]

Screw Driver. They will need one of those.

[volkanik]

Well I totally beefed it, but at least my PowerPoint was well made. I added OS, Heatsink & Fan, and Input & Output Devices.

It was ironic cause the guy after me gave his presentation on how to assemble a computer.