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Computer

Specifications and
Choosing a Computer

Assoc. Prof. Kazeem O. Oyebode


Ph.D. Computer Engineering
LEARNING OBJECTIVES

● Discuss the different types of computer


specifications

● Outline the factors to consider when


choosing a computer

● Analyse the role of RAM in a computer


system.
Computer specification

We will shed light on:

● Choosing the right computer based on its major components.


● Computer types within the context of hardware specifications.
Processor

● The processor determines how fast your computer processes


instructions.

● Instructions could come inform of a word editing document, video or


from a game that requires the processor to quickly process game
graphics in real time.
Processor

● Processors also could have multiple cores, to split processing for


enhanced performance. Example of a multiple core processor is the Intel
i7 processor has more than four cores.
Processor

● The unit of a processor speed is measured in Hertz. This measures the


amount of instructions they can process per second.
Processor

● These days, an i7 processor has a speed of about 4GHZ.

● This means it can process 4,000,000,000 instructions per second.


I7 processor
Graphical processing unit (GPU)

● When one desires enhanced performance, in terms of rendering image


faster when playing game on a computer or when doing complex
graphics rendering, then a GPU is needed.

● A GPU may also be needed during deep learning training, if it is desired


to speedup training process.
GPU
RAM

● The RAM holds information temporarily.

● The ability to run different applications, at the same time lies within the
RAM. Different applications such as listening to music, doing some
software development task, or doing some word editing all at the same
time.

● The RAM capacity is measured in Bytes

● How many Bits make up 1 Byte ?


RAM

● Modern RAM size goes between 8GB to 32GB.

● An 8GB RAM can retain a maximum of 8,000,000,000 byte of


information.

● For an 8MB RAM size, what maximum information in bytes can it retain ?
Memory size

● The hard disk space determines how much information you can store
permanently.

● Hard disk size are also measured in bytes


Memory size

● An 8GB hard disk can hold a maximum of 8,000,000,000 byte of


information.

● For a 1TB hard disk size, what maximum information in bytes can it retain ?
Hard disk
Question

● Musa, a graphics artist who enjoys 3D animation, wants to get a


computer. He needs to travel to his clientele who are dispersed over
Nigeria occasionally.

● What brand of computer and what would the component specifications


be for Musa's PC?
Monitor specification

● The monitor specification is also another consideration.

● For game developers, software developers, animation,


and graphic designers, a wider screen may be an
advantage.
Monitor specification

● Wider screen typically allows for higher screen resolution.

● Higher screen resolutions provide sharper and more detailed images.


Monitor specification

● The more pixels on a monitor, the shaper the images would appear

● As an example, monitor resolutions are usually in the format 1,920 x


1,080 pixels
Battery life

● For laptops, battery life is an essential ingredient.

● The ability to work remotely without your system being


plugged to a power source for a long time may be an
option.
Battery life

● Battery life can vary widely depending on factors like the


size of the battery, power consumption, and usage.

● For tasks such as animation, graphics and 3D rendering


could easily deplete the battery life.

● However, battery life may last longer for low level tasks
such as Word processing, and checking emails
Laptop may suit you

● High end laptop - suitable for software developers, animators and


graphic designers.

● A high end laptop would have a RAM size of about 32GB, a 1TB hard drive,
an I7 processor and a GPU.
High end laptop
Laptop may suit you

● If you are always on the move as an English language editor, a low end
laptop might be appropriate for you.
Low end laptop
Desktop computer may suit you

● High end desktop - suitable for software developers, animators, graphic


designers, data scientists etc.

● A high end desktop would have a RAM size of about 32GB, a 1TB hard
drive, an I7 processor and a GPU.
High end desktop
Desktop computer may suit you

● For basic office work, such as sending emails, video conferencing,


browsing the internet, a low end desktop will be appropriate.
Server may suit you

● If you would like to host applications that require real-time processing,


the server might be appropriate.
Server
Mobile devices may suit you

● If you would like to be on the move checking emails, browsing the


internet, as well as doing video conferencing, then a mobile device such
as a tablet might be suitable.
Summar
y
Summary

● We discussed the different types of computer specifications

● Outlined the factors to consider when choosing a computer

● Analysed the role of RAM in a computer system.


FURTHER READING RESOURCES

● Computer Organization And Design: The Hardware/Software


Interface, 4Th Edition. January 1, 2010
by David A Patterson (Author), John L Hennessy (Author)

● Introduction to computing systems, from bits & gates to C /


C+ + & beyond. Third edition. By yale n. patt and sanjay j. patel
References

Patterson, D. A., & Hennessy, J. L. (2004, August 1). Computer Organization


and Design: The Hardware/Software Interface. Morgan Kaufmann.
https://doi.org/10.1604/9781558606043
Thank
You

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