vélbúnaðarhluti

Vélbúnaðarhluti is an Icelandic term that translates to "hardware component" in English. It refers to any physical part of a computer system or electronic device that you can touch and see. This encompasses a wide range of items essential for a device's operation and functionality.

Common examples of vélbúnaðarhluti include the central processing unit (CPU), which acts as the brain of the computer, performing calculations and executing instructions. The random-access memory (RAM) is another crucial component, providing temporary storage for data and programs actively in use. Storage devices like hard disk drives (HDDs) or solid-state drives (SSDs) are also considered vélbúnaðarhluti, responsible for long-term data storage.

Other important vélbúnaðarhluti include the motherboard, which connects all the other components together, the graphics processing unit (GPU) responsible for rendering images and video, and the power supply unit (PSU) that provides electricity to the entire system. Peripheral devices such as keyboards, mice, monitors, and printers are also classified as hardware components, though they are external to the main computer unit. The interaction between these various physical parts is what allows a computer or device to function.