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Computer Basics

This document outlines the topics that will be covered in a computer basics course, including hardware components like the CPU, motherboard, memory, and peripherals. It discusses the factors that influence system speed and gives considerations for purchasing a computer based on its intended purpose, cost, and specifications. Students will be assigned to select a computer system for a given situation and report on its specs and why they chose it.

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Computer Basics

This document outlines the topics that will be covered in a computer basics course, including hardware components like the CPU, motherboard, memory, and peripherals. It discusses the factors that influence system speed and gives considerations for purchasing a computer based on its intended purpose, cost, and specifications. Students will be assigned to select a computer system for a given situation and report on its specs and why they chose it.

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Computer Basics

PE 266
Butler, Spring 2006
Hardware
 CPU and peripherals
 CPU
 What is it and where is it?
 Peripherals
 Input and output devices
 Storage devices
Hardware
 Motherboard
 Busses
 Battery
 Expansion slots
 PCI
 Ports
 USB1 and 2, Firewire
 memory
Hardware
 Memory
 “Temporary” (volatile)
 RAM
 Types of RAM
 “Permanent”
 ROM
 Disk storage
 Magnetic
 optical
Memory
 Naming conventions
 Binary digit
 Byte
 groupings
Microprocessors
 Basic concepts
 Types
 Clock speeds
 Buss width
System Speed
 Factors
 Processor
 Hard disk
 Busses
 RAM
Purchasing Considerations
 Purpose
 Cost
 Processor
 Ram
 Hard disk
 Peripherals
Assignment
 Select a type of system
 Low-end, high-end, value
 PC or Macintosh
 Desktop, laptop, or tablet
 Comparison shopping online
 Select system that best fits your situation
 Report on computer specs and why you selected
that system

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