Lesson 2:

TYPES OF
COMPUTER
ACCORDING
TO
SIZE
Computer System Servicing 10
 SUPERCOMPUTER
 These computers are the largest in terms of size.
They can occupy anything from a few feet to
hundreds of feet.
 Supercomputer is the fastest, most expensive, big
in size, and most powerful computer that can
perform multiple tasks within no second.
USES of SUPERCOMPUTER
 In the field of science, researchers use these
machines to compute and model properties of
biological compounds like protein and human
blood. They are also used to interpret new
diseases and strains, and predict illness behavior
and treatment.
 The military use supercomputers to test new
aircraft, tanks, and a host of weaponry and
camouflage. These machines are also used to
help encrypt and decrypt sensitive data.
 Meteorologists use them to simulate weather
behavior.
 They can also be used to predict earthquakes.
USES of SUPERCOMPUTER
 Used to forecast the weather and global
climates
 Used in military research and defense systems
 In automobile, aircraft and space craft designing
 Used of Genetic Engineering
 Digital film recording.
Examples of Supercomputers
MAINFRAME
 Mainframe computers are large and powerful
machines. However, they fall short in terms of the
computation ability seen in supercomputers. They are
like big file servers, enabling multiple users from
nearby and remote locations to access mainframe
resources at the same time.
 It accepts large amount of data from different
terminals and multiple users and process them at
same time.
 Mainframe computers are multi-programming, high-
performance computers, and multi-user, which means
they can handle the workload of more than 100 users
at a time on the computer.
 The mainframe is a highly efficient computer capable
of simultaneously solving complex calculations and
continuously for a long time. These computers have
several microprocessors that have the ability to
function the data at too high performance and
speed.
USES of MAINFRAME
 These machines are used in large organizations
where thousands of clients have to access data
simultaneously.
Examples include:
 Performing ATM cash withdrawals and deposits.
During the process, communication between the
mainframe and remote computer will help
accomplish the financial transactions at hand
 Credit card Processing
 Air traffic control system
 Industrial design.
Examples of Mainframe
MINI COMPUTER
 Minicomputers are general purpose devices without the
monumental expenses associated with a larger systems.
Their processing power is below that of mainframe systems
but above the capabilities of personal computers.
 Minicomputer is a digital and multi-user computer system
with the connection of more than one CPU. Thus, many
people can work on these computers simultaneously
instead of a single person. Also, it can process with other
accessories like a printer, plotter, etc.
 Minicomputers are the medium type of computers that
have more functionality power and are expensive than
microcomputers. On the other hand, the size, storage, and
speed of minicomputers are large but less than the
mainframe and supercomputers.
 In general, a minicomputer is a multi-threaded system
(several processes at a time) capable of supporting from
one to up to 200 users simultaneously: these computers are
currently used to store large databases, multi-user
applications, and the automation industry.
MICRO

COMPUTER
Today we are using many computers at home is also the most
common microcomputer. With this invention of the microprocessors in
the year 1970, it became possible to use computers for people
personally at a low cost and reasonable price known as
Digital Personal Computer.
 The design of microcomputers is minimal in size and storage capacity.
These computers consist of many parts like Input and Output devices,
Software, operating systems, networks, and Servers all these need to
connect to form a complete Personal Digital Computer.
 There is not only a PC or laptop are examples of
microcomputers. Other examples of the microcomputer are
smartphone, Tablet, PDA, server, palmtop, and workstation.
 The primary purpose of microcomputers is to keep and process the
everyday tasks and needs of the people. Only one person can work
on a single PC at a time, but its operating system is multitasking. The
PC can be connected to the Internet to take benefits and enhance
 The fast development of microcomputers with technology. As a result,
today, microcomputers coming in the form of a book, a phone, and
even a clock in the name of a digital clock.