Computer Specifications

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT PARTS IN

BUILDING A COMPUTER SYSTEM
OBJECTIVE
1. Identify the Computer’s system
specifications.
2. Identify the specification of each computer
parts.
3. Know the different method in getting
system’s information.
WHAT IS A COMPUTER SPECIFICATION?
Computer hardware specifications are technical descriptions of the
computer's components and capabilities.
• Processor speed, model and manufacturer. Processor speed is
typically indicated in gigahertz (GHz). The higher the number, the
faster the computer.
• Random Access Memory (RAM), This is typically indicated in
gigabytes (GB). The more RAM in a computer the more it can do
simultaneously.
• Hard disk (sometimes called ROM) space. This is typically indicated
in gigabytes (GB) and refers generally to the amount of information
(like documents, music and other data) your computer can hold.
• Other specifications might include network (ethernet or wi-fi)
adapters or audio and video capabilities.
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 HARD DISK DRIVE SPECIFICATION

Storage capacity 4 Terabytes

HDD size 3.5“

Rotation speed 7200 rpm

Transfer rate 210 mb/s

Connection type SATA

price P 3,500
Storage Capacity - The amount of storage
on a hard disk, measured in gigabytes and
terabytes. Hard drive capacity is measured
by the amount of data users need to store,
which is often much greater than the space
applications take up. For example, a single
video can take four gigabytes of space.
HDD Size - Hard drives come in two basic
physical sizes: 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch. These
sizes refer to the size of the data platters,
not the size of the hard drive mechanism.
Traditionally, 2.5-inch drives are used for
laptops while 3.5-inch drives are used for
desktop computers.
Rotational Speed - Typical hard disks have a
rotation speed from 4,500 to 7,200 rpm, a
10,000 rpm drive just hit the market. The
faster the rotation, the higher the transfer
rate, but also the louder and hotter the HD.
Transfer rate - a standard metric that is
used to measure the speed at which data
or information travels from one location to
another. It is often expressed in bits or
bytes per second, with the prefix changing
to accommodate the variable size of the
data being transferred such as "kilo,"
"mega" or "giga.”
Connection Type - there are several types
of hard drives, and they all require different
data cables. To connect a hard drive to a
computer, one must have the proper cables
and plug the cables into the appropriate
places. There are three main types of
cables: IDE/PATA, SATA and SCSI.
 MEMORY SPECIFICATION

Memory capacity 4 Gigabytes

RAM Type DDR 3

Bus Clock (mhz) 1600 mhz

TRANSFER RATE 210 mb/s

PRICE P 2,000
Memory capacity
The more gigabytes (GB) your memory module
has, the more programs you can have open at
once.
RAM Type
Nearly every computing-capable device needs
RAM. Take a look at your favorite device (e.g.
smartphones, tablets, desktops, laptops, and
you should find some information about the
RAM. Although all RAM basically serves the
same purpose, there are a few different types
commonly in use today.
Bus Clock
A bus is simply a circuit that connects one part
of the motherboard to another. The more data
a bus can handle at one time, the faster it
allows information to travel. The speed of the
bus, measured in megahertz (MHz), refers to
how much data can move across the bus
simultaneously.
 PROCESSOR SPECIFICATION

CPU Name i7

CPU Generation 4th Generation

No. of Cores 4 cores

No. of Threads 8 threads

Cache 8 mb

Clock speed 4.1 ghz

PRICE P 15,000
CPU Name
CPU Generation
In purchasing a CPU, generation is
important because as generation
change, the CPU socket also change in
which you must purchase a
motherboard that must compliment
with the CPU socket
Processor Core
A processor core (or simply “core”) is an
individual processor within a CPU. Many
computers today have multi-core processors,
meaning the CPU contains more than one core.

A four (4) Core Processor

Processor Thread
Threads refer to the highest level of code
executed by a processor, so with many threads,
your CPU can handle several tasks at the same
time. All CPUs have active threads, and every
process performed on your computer has at
least a single thread.

A four (4) Core Eight (8) Threads Processor

To further explain cores and threads
CPU Cache
Central processing unit cache (CPU cache) is a
type of cache memory that a computer
processor uses to access data and programs
much more quickly than through host memory
or random access memory (RAM). It enables
storing and providing access to frequently used
programs and data.
To further explain cache
Clock Speed
A CPU's clock speed represents how many
cycles per second it can execute. Clock speed is
also referred to as clock rate, PC frequency and
CPU frequency. This is measured in gigahertz,
which refers to billions of pulses per second and
is abbreviated as GHz.
 MOTHERBOARD SPECIFICATION

Form Factor Micro ATX

2nd & 3rd Generation
Processor LGA 1155
Chipset B75
Up to 16GB DDR3
Memory
1600/1333/1066
PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot
Slots PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot
3 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s
Connector/Header
connectors, etc.
Rear Panel I/O PS/2 port, etc.
Form Factor
The motherboard form factor describes its
general shape, the type of case and power
supply it can use, and its physical
organization (layout of the motherboard).
Processor
It describes the processor to be used. Intel
processors has generation which
determines the socket. Where newer and
older processors may not be compatible.
 AMD use Pin Grid Array
(PGA) on their socket

Intel use Land Grid Array

(LGA) on their socket
Chipset
A chipset is a group of interdependent
motherboard chips or integrated circuits that
control the flow of data and instructions
between the central processing unit (CPU) or
microprocessor and external devices. A chipset
controls external buses, memory cache and
some peripherals. A CPU is unable to function
without impeccable chipset timing.
Memory
It describes the memory (RAM) type to be
used. Most PCs use DDR, DDR2, DDR3 and
DDR4 memories. It also provides
information about the maximum &
minimum bus clock of the memory.
Slots
an expansion slot is a connection or port
located inside a computer on the
motherboard. It provides an installation point
for a hardware expansion card to be
connected. For example, if you wanted to
install a new video card in the computer, you'd
purchase a video card and install that card into
the compatible expansion slot.