CSS11 SSLM QTR3 WK4
CSS11 SSLM QTR3 WK4
Semester: 2 Week: 4 SSLM No. 4 ELC(s): Plan and prepare for maintenance
and repair
➢ Objectives:
➢ Topic: PC Specifications
Let Us Discover
Computer Specifications
What is Specification?
The specification or ‘spec’ is a list of the key components that make up the computer.
It is provided by retailers to help buyers decide which PC, and which combination of features,
they need. When buying a PC you start by deciding what you want your PC to do. This tells
the specification you need.
When reviewing a computer specification, the most important components to take are
the processor, the size of RAM, and the size of the hard drive as these are central to the
overall capability of the system. If it is planned to use specialized programs for students with
special needs, it is advisable to purchase a suitable specification computer to meet the system
requirements for these programs.
Processors
Two companies - Intel Inc. and AMD Inc. – are the manufacturers of most of today’s
PC processors and both offer a range that balances price and performance. Processors are
generally defined by their speed, in gigahertz (GHz), and this relates to the number of
operations they can perform per second. The higher the value, the faster the PC will perform
and the more expensive it is. More recent and more powerful processors use a 64-Bit
architecture, rather than the previous 32-Bit models.
Memory (RAM)
The main working memory in a computer is called random access memory or RAM.
The processor uses this memory to run programs. RAM is measured in gigabytes (GB). Most
modern computers use DDR 2 RAM.
A minimum of 2024 MB (2GB) of RAM is recommended for general-purpose PCs. 2048
MB (2GB) of RAM is also sufficient for PCs running multimedia applications, i.e., those on
which digital music, digital video, or high-end graphics are being created/edited.
Other Specifications
Monitors
• The older Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) has been largely replaced by Liquid Crystal Display
(LCD) and Light Emitting Diode (LED) flat-screens. A 15” LCD/LED has the same viewing
area as the older 17” CRT.
• Average entry-level PCs usually come with a 17” flat screen and this is adequate for most
general purpose applications.
• Larger 19” flat screens are available and may be appropriate if video editing and advanced
graphics work are being carried out.
• Teachers of students with special needs may want to consider using larger monitors with
their students.
Optical Drives
CD R/W drives are standard on PCs and allow the information on a compact disc
(either data or audio) to be read and written to by the PC. It is defined by its speed (i.e., 48x
or 48 speed).
DVD drives can read both CDs and DVDs. Standard on entry-level computers are 48x
DVD-ROM/CD_RW drives and allows you to copy blank CDs. High-performance computers
use 52x DVD-RWs. Educational software is being developed in both DVD and CD formats,
but a DVD can hold over 25 times more data than a CD.
Let Us Try
Let Us Do
Directions: Make a market study on components, their brand, functionality, and cost. You can
research on the website of the computer vendors of the price lists and inquire of its
specifications. Choose two brands then make comparisons. Use a separate sheet for your
answer.
Rubrics
References
5 GSC-CID-LRMS-ESSLM, v.r. 03.00, Effective June 14, 2021
● CG TVL CSS: Code: TLE_IACSS9-12MRCN-IIa-e-40
● Milambiling, Owen. Computer Hardware Servicing 9 Learner's Materials.
Department of Education-Instructional Materials Council Secretariat (DepEd-
IMCS), 2013.