Describe the major components of a desktop microcomputer and what they do?

Describe the major components of a desktop microcomputer and what they do? Personal and desktop microcomputers (PC) have become indispensable office equipment in many firms. These powerful machines have revolutionized business computing and information management by their variety of applications. These PCs are equipped with internal memory and disk capacity through the workings of the microprocessor chip, which determines the varying degrees of sophistication, speed and applicability of PCs. These PCs usually have disk drives …

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