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Hardware and Types of Computer: Rafaela R. de Villa Camp Vicente Lim Integrated School

The document discusses different types of computers including microcomputers, minicomputers, mainframe computers, and supercomputers. It provides details on the hardware components of computers including input devices, output devices, processing units, storage. Microcomputers are the smallest and most popular type ranging from desktops to handheld devices. Mainframe computers are large, powerful machines that can process large amounts of data for organizations. Supercomputers are the most powerful for solving complex problems in fields like science and engineering.

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Hardware and Types of Computer: Rafaela R. de Villa Camp Vicente Lim Integrated School

The document discusses different types of computers including microcomputers, minicomputers, mainframe computers, and supercomputers. It provides details on the hardware components of computers including input devices, output devices, processing units, storage. Microcomputers are the smallest and most popular type ranging from desktops to handheld devices. Mainframe computers are large, powerful machines that can process large amounts of data for organizations. Supercomputers are the most powerful for solving complex problems in fields like science and engineering.

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HARDWARE and TYPES

of COMPUTER

Rafaela R. De Villa
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Camp Vicente Lim Integrated School
Hardware
 Physical electronic
devices
 Hardware functions
 Input
 Keyboard
 mouse
 Output data
 Monitor
 Printer
 Process data
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 Storage
Types of Computers

 Supercomputers

 Mainframe computers

 Minicomputers

 Microcomputers

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Supercomputers
 Most powerful type of computer

 High data capacity

 Used by large organizations

 Play an important role in the field of computational science,

and are used for a wide range of computationally intensive

tasks in various fields, including quantum mechanics, weather

forecasting, climate research, oil and gas exploration,

molecular modeling (computing the structures and properties)


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Supercomputers:
Advantages Disadvantages
 Solve bigger problems  Can be expensive
 Run more problems in  Takes up a lot of
shorter time space
 May save money  May only be good for
 Allows for virtual specific applications
testing  Does not replace
 Can be used for R&D physical testing
 Requires trained staff
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Mainframe Computers
 Capable of great processing speed

 Large data storage capacity

 Occupy large air-conditioned rooms

 are computers used primarily by large


organizations for critical applications; bulk data
processing, such as census, industry and consumer
statistics, enterprise resource planning; and
transaction processing

“Big Iron”
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Mainframe computer
ADVANTAGE(S) DISADVANTAGE(S)
 High response time  High skilled people
 Virtual machine  Not good GUI
 Better usage of  High cost
software and  Consumes more
hardware space
 Problem solving  Cooling system
 High security required
 High durability 9
Minicomputers
 Also known as midrange computers

 Desk-sized machines

 Developed in 1960s and sold for much less than


mainframe and mid-size computers from IBM and its
direct competitors.

 Usually used for specific purposes

 Controlling manufacturing processes

 Dedicated servers 10
Mini Computer
Advantages Disadvantages
 Small and very  Can be too small to do certain
projects (such as work or
portable homework) on.
 light to carry  Generally there is not much
storage onboard
 Fits anywhere  Some do not have USB ports
 Easy to use  No cd/dvd disk drive
 Surprisingly fast  Keyboard can be small for fast
typists or those with large
 Holds a charge for a fingers.
long time  The operating system may not
be familiar or may be a cut
down version of a "normal" 11
operating system.
Microcomputers
 Is a small, relatively inexpensive computer with a
microprocessor as its central processing unit (CPU). It
includes a microprocessor, memory, and minimal
input/output (I/O) circuitry mounted on a single printed
circuit board.
 Least powerful but most popular
 Sizes range from desktop to handheld
 Includes:
 Desktop
 Laptop 12

 PDAs
Microcomputer Hardware

 Physical equipment
consist of
 System Unit
 I/O Devices
 Secondary Storage

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System Unit

 Contains most of the


electronic components
 Significant components
 Microprocessor
 Controls and
manipulates data
 Memory
 Holds data and
programs during
processing
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Input/Output Devices

 Translation devices that interface the computer


with humans
 Input devices
 Keyboard, mouse, scanner, digital camera
 Output devices
 Monitor, printer, speakers
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Secondary Storage Devices
 Store data and programs even after power
is shut off
 Most common types
 Floppy disks

 Hard disks

 Optical disks (CD-ROMs, DVDs)

 Magnetic tapes

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