Hardware components are the physical parts of a computer system that you can touch and see. These include the central processing unit (CPU), which acts as the brain of the computer, and the random access memory (RAM), which temporarily stores data for quick access. Other essential components are the motherboard, which connects all parts, and the hard drive or solid-state drive (SSD), which store data permanently. In addition to these, there are input devices like the keyboard and mouse, which allow users to interact with the computer. Output devices, such as the monitor and printer, display or produce results from the computer's processes. Together, these hardware components work in unison to perform various tasks.