Hardware Recommendations Flashcards
Discuss the recommendations for CPUs
Speed is determined in GhZ
Multiple cores is possible to improve speed
Standard processors are sufficient for most computers
Discuss the recommendations for memory/RAM
If you have over 4gb if ram you’ll need a 64-bit computer to access all the ram
More ram is always better especially if you are doing heavy computing
Discuss the recommendations for HDDs
Generally won’t be filled by most users
Servers need multiple
Discuss the recommendations for GPU
Entry kevel computers have it built in the mother board/CPU
Extra processing oower needed for 3d graphics, gaming and video editing
Discuss the recommendations for DvD drives
Generally obsolete today
Multi drives: can read, write, and burn information into CDs and DvDs
Discuss the recommendations for ports
Connect external devices to computer
USB/HDMI/Network/Built in wifi connection
Mouse and keyboard
Ergonomics, price and wired/wireless
Discuss the recommendations for Monitor/screens
Entry level ones are good enough for most users
Power users might need better resolution ones
Discuss the recommendations for printers
Type of printer
Dpi
Cpi
Colour
Size and type of pages
Mobility
Discuss the recommendations for external storage
Flash drives for personal use
Hard drives for all uses
More large external data storage for SOHO
Discuss the recommendations for scanners
Rendered relatively obsolete cause if digital cameras.
Necessary for SOHOs and power users
Discuss devices for visually impaired/blind
Braille keyboards and displays
Magnifying devices
Large text and keys
Text to speech and speech to text
What devices are there for hearing the impaired and deaf
Vibrating devices
What devices are there for the paralysed, poor motor skilled and arthritics
Eye movement tracking
Larger keys
Joysticks
Foot pedal control systems
Discuss the value of ICT
Makes data and information accessible over internet
Can educate over large distances
Cellphone and internet banking
Accessibility for disabled
