Computer hardware

Computer hardware or hardware means the physical parts that make up a computer.

Some examples are:
 Central processing unit (CPU)
 Random-access memory (RAM)
 Power supply unit (PSU)
 Motherboard
 Graphics processing unit (GPU)
 Network card
 Peripheral equipment
 Modem
 USB flash drive
 Hard drive
 Computer monitor
 Keyboard
 Computer mouse

Hardware needs software to tell it what to do. Without software, the hardware cannot be used.