I would like to be an expert on computer programming but at least know my way around the hardware. Is there a degree like this or is it in my best interests to dual degree seek?

Electrical Engineering seems to be what you need. Most compsci degrees never touch on hardware. Try adding some C and Assembly into an EE degree, and you would likely get what you are looking for. Add something like LISP or Python later for a very high level language, but it looks like you would benefit from learning some low level languages that interact with the hardware well. Maybe try designing some hardware of your own and writing a driver for it?

And, Also, How does the hardware on a computer work. I need to know exactly. Also, I need to know the following.
2. 4 main components of the computer
3. What is an input device. Examples…
4. What is the Central processing Unit?

Input – Keyboard, Mouse, Microphone, Touch Pad, Scanner, DVD-ROM
Output – LCD Monitor, Printer, CRT, Video Display, Projectors
CPU – Intel Processor, AMD Processor
Storage – Harddisk, DVD-RW
Memory – RAM, ROM
Communications: USB, LAN, WiFi, Bluetooth

Basic Model

[Input]
|
V
[Central Processing Unit] <–> [Storage, Memory, Comms]
|
V
[Output]

In Canberra, if possible. I need a store that has all the latest Computer Hardware and sells at relatively lower price.

definitely MSY Technology, although there are no shops in canberra

http://msy.com.au/

they usually have the cheapest prices except customer service might be a bit of a problem but in terms of price it’s very good.

the other thing i like about the shop is that their product is always ‘up to date’.

In Canberra, if possible. I need a store that has all the latest Computer Hardware and sells at relatively lower price.

I’m in Sydney and i find that the best and the cheapest is www.itestate.com.au
I’ve used them for years. They deliver.
Sorry i can’t recommend a place closer to Canberra.

hi, I’m currently 14, and i have strong interest computers (coding and putting them together) I’m planning on being either a Computer Hardware engineer, or a Computer Software engineer and i was thinking "could i be both?" would i be able to do it? or would it be to difficult? thank you~!

It helps to have some background in hardware and software, whatever you do, but someday when you get a job, it will probably be mostly one or the other. I have degrees in computer engineering and computer Science. I have been a programmer,and a systems administrator in the past. My day job now is as a software administrator, but at night I fix computers.

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I am in college looking to figure out what engineering degree is best for designing Computer Hardware such as CPU, graphics cards, memory, and motherboards. Not looking for a lot of programming! Please explain why this engineering degree is best. Thanks.

Computer Engineering would serve you best mainly due to the emphasis on circuit design and electrical theory. Good luck!