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internal components

[ ɪnˈtɜːrnəl kəmˈpoʊnənts ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

computer hardware

The internal components refer to the physical parts inside a computer system, such as the motherboard, CPU, RAM, hard drive, and graphics card. These components work together to enable the computer to function properly.

Synonyms

computer parts, hardware components.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
internal components	Use 'internal components' when discussing the parts inside a device, especially in a technical or engineering context where specificity is required. The technician examined the internal components to find the source of the malfunction. Upgrading the internal components can significantly improve the performance of your PC.
hardware components	Use 'hardware components' when emphasizing the physical aspects of a computer system, often in a technical context. It typically refers to all physical parts, not just those inside a computer. The hardware components include the motherboard, CPU, and GPU. IT specialists need to be knowledgeable about various hardware components to troubleshoot effectively.
computer parts	Use 'computer parts' in everyday conversation when talking about the different physical pieces of a computer. It's a more general term and easily understood by non-technical people. I need to buy some computer parts to assemble my custom PC. You can find a wide range of computer parts at the electronics store.

Word

Description / Examples

internal components

Use 'internal components' when discussing the parts inside a device, especially in a technical or engineering context where specificity is required.

The technician examined the internal components to find the source of the malfunction.
Upgrading the internal components can significantly improve the performance of your PC.

hardware components

Use 'hardware components' when emphasizing the physical aspects of a computer system, often in a technical context. It typically refers to all physical parts, not just those inside a computer.

The hardware components include the motherboard, CPU, and GPU.
IT specialists need to be knowledgeable about various hardware components to troubleshoot effectively.

computer parts

Use 'computer parts' in everyday conversation when talking about the different physical pieces of a computer. It's a more general term and easily understood by non-technical people.

I need to buy some computer parts to assemble my custom PC.
You can find a wide range of computer parts at the electronics store.

Examples of usage

The technician opened up the computer to check the internal components.
It is important to keep the internal components clean to prevent overheating.
The internal components of a computer can be upgraded to improve performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "internal components" in other languages:

🇵🇹 componentes internos

🇮🇳 आंतरिक घटक

🇩🇪 interne Komponenten

🇮🇩 komponen internal

🇺🇦 внутрішні компоненти

🇵🇱 komponenty wewnętrzne

🇯🇵 内部コンポーネント (ないぶコンポーネント)

🇫🇷 composants internes

🇪🇸 componentes internos

🇹🇷 iç bileşenler

🇰🇷 내부 구성 요소 (내부 부품)

🇸🇦 المكونات الداخلية

🇨🇿 vnitřní komponenty

🇸🇰 vnútorné komponenty

🇨🇳 内部组件 (nèi bù zǔ jiàn)

🇸🇮 notranje komponente

🇮🇸 innri íhlutir

🇰🇿 ішкі компоненттер

🇬🇪 შიდა კომპონენტები

🇦🇿 daxili komponentlər

🇲🇽 componentes internos

Etymology

The term 'internal components' originated in the field of computer hardware to describe the physical parts inside a computer system. As technology advanced, the complexity and variety of internal components also increased, leading to the development of more powerful and efficient computers.