Hardware
The term computer is used for any device that me be employed to compute or to calculate. A computer is a powerful tool because it is able to perform the information processing cycle operations (input, process, output, and storage) with amazing speed, reliability, and accuracy; store huge amounts of data and information; and communicate with other computers. Computers allow users to generate correct information quickly, hold the information so it is available at any time, and share the information with other computer users. (University of West Florida, 2016)
My personal computer is made by Hewlett-Packard(HP)its processor Intel Core i5- 62000U @ 2.30Ghz 240Ghz Memory Ram 8.00GB this is the brain of your computer and directly affects how fast
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It is the underlining circuit board of your computer and connects everything together. (Khan, 2016)
Additionally, there are no components is more influential on the quality of your computer than your motherboard. Likewise, your processor and memory determine how fast your system runs, however, the quality of your processor and memory is directly proportional to the quality of your motherboard. Since the motherboard is the central hub for all of your computer components, choosing a high quality motherboard will allow you to choose components that are also high quality. If you choose a low quality motherboard for your computer, you will likely be limited in the kinds of components you can choose.
My computer’s memory is 8 gb which is fast when using my computer. Memory is where programs and data are kept when the processor is actively using them. When programs and databases are actived, they are copied from secondary memory into main memory where the processor can interact with
At a Glance: In PC Labs tests, the G3-based 400-MHz Power Mac beat a 500-MHz Pentium III on several business and graphics tests.
Processor Cache: The processor cache of this laptop is 4 MB L3. It is the amount of memory available for short term storage of information during processing, to reduce the time to access memory.
The first thing to do is to research what kind of computer you want. If you
Random Access Memory (RAM) is where things currently in use are stored (7). RAM is volatile, things are only stored there temporarily and only when the power is on. If the power was turned off everything stored in the RAM would be lost unless saved to the hard
As the speed of the processors increase, it becomes difficult for the RAM to handle it. Dynamic RAM is used to reduce size and cost, which is a lot faster, but on the other hand expensive. “The temporary storage of` files on the microprocessor, is known as cache memory.” It may also be referred to as high speed memory and is controlled by a cache` controller that identifies which data & command would be required for the subsequent process & accordingly `loads it into the cache.
As a journalist and commentator, I often find myself being on-the-go. While businessmen who travel frequently often find netbook computers, tablets or handheld devices to be sufficient for their needs, it is insufficient for my requirements. Businessmen are usually stationed in a fixed office, and their microcomputer can be synced to a network using a Bluetooth connection, IrDA port, docking station and so forth to store files on the company’s server. Additionally, businessmen typically use their mobile computers or devices as a secondary mean of processing data and storing information, while their desktop computer serves their primary needs. My profession, however, demands that I use a mobile computer or device as my main PC to edit documents and conduct research. I, therefore, need a powerful processor, yet affordable and sleek, with a long bat...
By considering both memory channel and memory frequency the memory capacity performance can be highly increased.
The motherboard is the main piece of circuitry inside your PC (personal computer). Like the downtown of a big city, it’s where everything happens. The motherboard is important because the most important things inside your PC cling to it (Dais interview). In fact, for the most part, the computer tower is simply a housing for the motherboard. Although the motherboard contains a lot of items, it is essentially one unit and is referred to as such (Gookin 114). As an example, a mall has many stores, but everyone calls it the mall.
Item one on my list is a Mother Board. The Mother Board is the main circuit board of a microcomputer. It acts as the connector for attaching additional boards. Typically, the motherboard contains the CPU, BIOS, memory, mass storage interfaces, serial and parallel ports, expansion slots, and all the controllers required to control standard peripheral devices, such as the display screen, keyboard, and disk drive. Collectively, all these chips that reside on the motherboard are known as the motherboard's chipset. I have chosen to purchase the “GIGABYTE M57SLI-S4” Motherboard. My reason for this is the following review retrieved from Sun, A (2006/6/20). motherboard.org. Retrieved December 2, 2006, Web site: http://www.motherboards.org.reviews/motherboards.html, “AMD recently launched their AM2 platform and along with that new CPUs and motherboard chipsets to support those CPUs. The AM2 platform is based upon the Socket 940 interface, with support for DDR2 memory making the platform the choice for the hard core enthusiast at the moment. Differing chipset manufacturers have announced chipsets to support the new standard and in a few months there should be many chipsets supporting AM2.
Performs many of the functions of a computer, typically they have a touch screen interface, Internet access, and an operating system capable of running downloaded apps.
RAM is used for memory caching, which means when the computer’s in operation, programs use this hardware for quick access and has memory saved temporarily for applications that’s deleted once the computer’s powered down. A CPU is what performs the large part of information processing in the computer, this tells what each part should be doing and it also proccesses requests; whether it be to turn on a cooling fan or to accept information to provide processing for words. It’s very important that the CPU is cooled well as it generates a lot of thermal energy. This heat is dissipated using a CPU cooler which often consists of a heatsink and fan. Newer technology is using liquid cooling and a radiator, which is a quiet solution to keep the CPU cool. The GPU is what processes graphics to create a display. Some graphics cards are powerful enough to provide viewing in multiple displays. A higher performance graphics card requires direct connection to the power supply as the motherboard can’t keep up with the power consumption of the card. Graphics cards can be combined to work together to process graphics. A cable linking
There were little fans, a big green board on the back of the case with a shiny square dead smack in the middle, a big rectangular box and so much more that I couldn't comprehend. I swear I stared at these striking components for at least ten minutes just examining them. This experience is what really sparked my interest for computers and made me want to learn more about them. I put everything back together before my parents caught me taking apart a brand new computer and began researching what I saw. The big green board I saw is called a Motherboard, the shiny square I saw in the Motherboard is called the CPU/processor, the big rectangular box I saw is called a hard drive. As time went on, I kept learning more and more about this alien names. I would walk around asking my parents, "Do you know what a CPU is, do you know what a motherboard is?" I felt so cool when they had no idea what I was saying and I had to explain something to my parents instead of them explaining something to me. Looking back, I am so proud of this determination and Interest I had at only seven years
The computer processor is the brain of the system. Our client requires a heavy punch, multi tasking brain. Due to his low income and student status, he does not have a large budget to put towards his computer. The AMD AthlonXP 1900 was chosen because of it's low cost and it's higher performance rating than that of the higher priced equivalent Pentium 4. The AMD AthlonXP 1900's speed is 1.6GHz. This means 1600Hz, which is a very fast processor. Amazingly, the clock speed of this processor is faster, albeit barely, than the Pentium 4 2.0GHz processor, and is much cheaper as well. This is important, as, for less cash, our student can afford a better processor.
The motherboard is the main circuit board of your computer and is also known as the mainboard or logic board. If you ever open your computer, the biggest piece of silicon you see is the motherboard. Attached to the motherboard, you'll find the CPU, ROM, memory RAM expansion slots, PCI slots, and USB ports. It also includes controllers for devices like the hard drive, DVD drive, keyboard, and mouse. Basically, the motherboard is what makes everything in your computer work together.
“Also known as the logic board, main board, or computer board, the motherboard is the computer's main board and in most cases holds all CPU, memory, and I/O functions or has expansion slots for them”. (Kingston)