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Is any general-purpose computer whose
size, capabilities, and original sales price make it useful for individuals,
and which is intended to be operated directly by an end-user with no
intervening computer operator.
Personal Computer
Enumerate all stationary type pc
1) Workstation
2) Desktop Computer
3) Gaming Computer
4) Single Unit
5) Nettop
6) Home Theater PC
Is a high-end personal computer designed for
technical or scientific applications.
Workstation
are used for tasks such as computer-aided design, drafting and modeling, computation-intensive scientific and engineering calculations, image processing, architectural modeling, and computer graphics for animation and motion picture visual
effects.
Workstation
is a personal computer (PC) in a form
intended for regular use at a single location, as opposed to a
mobile laptop or portable computer. Early desktop computers
are designed to lay flat on the desk, while modern towers
stand upright. Most modern desktop computers have
separate screens and keyboards.
Desktop Computer
is a personal computer that is capable of playing computationally demanding
video games.
Gaming Computer
are a subtype of desktop computers, which combine the monitor and case of the
computer
Single Unit
a small-sized, low-cost, low-power, desktop
computers intended primarily for navigation and interaction with
the Internet.
Nettop
is a convergence device that combines
the functions of a personal computer with a software application
(media center) that focuses on video, photo, audio playback, and
video recording functionality.
Home Theater PC
also called a notebook
computer, is a small personal computer designed for portability.
Laptop
is a personal computer
that provides the full capabilities of a desktop computer while
remaining mobile. They are often larger and bulkier laptops. These are sometimes
called desknotes
Desktop Replacement
are a rapidly evolving category of small, light and inexpensive laptop
computers suited for general computing and accessing web-based
applications.
Netbook
is a wireless and portable personal computer with a touchscreen interface.
Tablet PC
is a specification for a small form
factor of tablet PCs.
Ultra-mobile PC
is a class of personal digital assistant (PDA) that runs with a mobile operating system (Windows Mobile) and have some
of the abilities of modern desktop PCs.
Pocket PC
The main computer box is the __________, though it may
also be called the system unit (geeky) or the CPU (incorrect).
It is a box that contains the computer’s soul: electronic guts
plus various buttons, lights, and holes into which the rest of
the computer system is plug.
Console
is the device where the computer
displays information as an output.
Monitor
It is where you type information as an input and the primary way to communicate with the computer for
instructions.
Keyboard
A helpful device that lets the user work with graphical objects that the computer displays on the monitor.
Mouse
A device where audio and sound information is produced as an output.
Speakers
It is where the computer’s printed or hard copy of data is produced as an output.
Printer
These are simply blanks that cover holes —
holes that can be use for adding things to the computer in the
future.
Future expansion
This slot is used to read floppy disks. Some
software comes on floppy disks, and you can use these disks to move files from one PC to another.
Floppy Disk Drive
A small opening through which air can escape from an enclosure.
Air Vents
Some PCs, especially home models, have a
_____________ or door that pops open. Behind it, there are
connectors for joysticks, microphones, headphones, or other
handy items that may need to be plugged and unplugged
from time to time.
Secret Panel
This thing is where the PC plugs into a cord
that plugs into the wall.
Power Connection
Air gets sucked in here, blows around inside the console
to keep things cool, and then puffs out the vents.
Fan
Use this item to switch power frequencies to
match the specifications for your country or region.
Voltage Switch
These slots are available for adding new
components through expansion cards to the console and
expanding the PC’s hardware.
Expansion slots
The location where to add various expansion
options and plug in the standard devices to the PC.
I/O Panel
The computer’s __________ plugs into this jack.
A similar jack might also appear on the front side of the
console.
Microphone
For a surround sound audio system, the
___________________, or both, are plug into this jack.
Center/Subwoofer
For surround sound, this jack is the one in
which you plug the rear left and right speakers.
Surround left/right
This jack is used to plug a traditional audio-producing
device (stereo, phonograph, or VCR) into the PC for capturing
sound.
Line In
The PC’s sound system are plug into this hole.
Headphones/Speakers
These connectors are used for digital audio.
Special fiber optic cable is required: Audio coming into the computer plugs into the IN hole; the sound that the computer
generates goes out from the OUT hole.
SPDIF In/Out
This hole is generally the same size and shape as the keyboard connector
Mouse
is an interface standard for a serial bus for high-speed communications and isochronous real-time data transfer. It was replaced by USB.
IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
This special version of the IEEE 1394 connector is designed specifically for digital video.
Mini 1394
a standard cable connection interface for personal computers and consumer electronics devices
USB
Plug in a local-area network (LAN) connector or attach a broadband modem to the PC.
Network
contains the framework to support a computer’s internal
components while providing an enclosure for added protection.
Computer Case
The size and layout of a case is called
Form Factor
Factors to consider when choosing a case:
- Size of the motherboard
- Number of external or internal drive locations (drive bays)
- Available space
When choosing a computer case, consider the following:
1) Model Type
2) Size
3) Available Space
4) Power Supply
5) Appearance
6) Status Display
7) Vents
is a keyed connector used to connect to an
optical drive or hard drive.
Molex Connector
is a keyed connector used to connect to a floppy drive.
Berg Connector
Brown
Center/Subwoofer
Cyan
COM/Serial
White
SPDIF IN
DIGITAL VIDEO
Mustard
Joystick
Purple
Keyboard
Gray
Line In
Pink
SPDIF IN
MICROPHONE
Blue
Monitor
Green
Mouse
Yellow
Power
S-VIDEO
Violet
Printer
Black
SPDIF Out
Surround Left/Right
Lime
Speakers/Headphones
