vélbúnaðaríhlutum

Vélbúnaðaríhlutum is an Icelandic term that translates to "hardware components" in English. It refers to the physical parts of a computer system or electronic device. These are the tangible elements that make up a machine, as opposed to software, which consists of intangible instructions and data.

Key vélbúnaðaríhlutum include the central processing unit (CPU), which is the brain of the computer; random-access memory (RAM), which provides temporary storage for active data; and storage devices like hard drives or solid-state drives (SSDs) for long-term data storage. Other essential components are the motherboard, which connects all the other parts; the graphics processing unit (GPU), responsible for visual output; and the power supply unit (PSU), which provides electricity. Input devices such as keyboards and mice, and output devices like monitors and printers, are also considered vélbúnaðaríhlutum. The interaction and functionality of these various hardware components are orchestrated by the computer's operating system and other software programs.