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Microcomputer

Updated: 08/16/2021 by Computer Hope
Raspberry Pi

A microcomputer is a standard personal computer. Technically, a microcomputer has a CPU (central processing unit), RAM (random-access memory), sound card, modem, and video card. It is slower than other high-performing computers, such as a server or a mainframe.

Two popular examples of microcomputers used today are a calculator and Raspberry Pi.

Computer, Desktop, Hardware terms, Mainframe, Micro, Server

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