Computer HW Presentation Works for anytime you have to explain computer hardware basics. Uses website: https://pcpartpicker.com Educational Fair Use - Pictures are copyright to their owners

1. Mr. Maxson
Last Update: November 2015

2. •Research!
•Research!
•Research!
• Using the Internet is a requirement
Step 1 for building a PC

3. • Speed
• Core
• Thermal Design Power (TDP)
• Bit Rate
CPU

4. • Socket/CPU
• Form Factor
• RAM Slots
• Max RAM
• Hardware such as Video and Sound Cards, Network Interfaces, etc.…
could be built in to the Motherboard
Motherboard

5. • RAM
• Speed
• Type
• Column Access Strobe (CAS)
• Modules
• Size
Memory

6. • Hard Drive(s)
• Series
• Form
• Type
• Capacity
• Cache
Storage

7. • Series
• Chipset
• Memory (VRAM)
• Core Clock
Video Card

8. • Type (Form)
• Drive Bay
• Ext. 5 ¼ “
• Int. 3 ½ “
• Power Supply?
• OtherTypes of Forms (difficult to customize-upgrade)
• Modular
• Laptops
• Tablets
Case

9. • Series
• Form
• Efficiency
• Watts
• Modular
Power Supply

10. • Blu-Ray (BD)
• DVD
• Read Speed
• Write Speed
• Used to be called CD ROM drive
• Old School Storage
• Floppy Disk
• Zip Drives
• Tape Drives
Optical Drive

11. Software that runs the Hardware
Most Popular
• Windows
• Linux (Unix)
• OS X (Apple Proprietary Hardware Only- Unix Based)
• Google Chrome
• Java Based
Operating System

12. • Resolution
• Size
• Resp.Time (low in MS=Faster)
• IPS (In-Plane Switching)
• Interface-VGA HD15, HDMI, DVI
Monitor

13. • USB
• Network, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth Connected (server-cloud)
• Old School Devices
External Storage

14. • Chipset
• Channels
• Bits
• SNR (signal-to-noise-ratio)
• Sample Rate
• Input/output Ports
• PCI, USB
Soundcard

15. • Interface
• PCI
• USB
• Ports
• Mbps
• Gbps
Wired Network Adapter

16. • Interface
• Protocols
Wireless Network Adapter

17. • Keyboard
• Mouse
• Speakers/Headphones
• Wireless-Wired
Peripherals

18. • Close Proximity Wireless
• USB (dongle) or PCI Card
A Note About Bluetooth

19. • CPU Cooler
• Case Fan- Case Fan Controller
• Thermal Compound
Cooling

20. • Uninterruptable Power Supply
UPS

21. • Microphones
• Printers
• Scanners
• Robotics
• Radios
• Telephone Systems
• Sensors
• Cameras
• Payment Systems
• Usually USB or Wireless (expansion card on motherboard)
Other Input/output

22. • Software that tells the Operating System how
to use a piece of Hardware
Drivers

23. • The more the better
• The faster the better
• Be sure everything fits together
• Warranties and Returns
FinalTips

24. In Edmodo
• Using the website:
• https://pcpartpicker.com/
• Fill out the Word Document “My PC Specs”
• Copy & Paste, or type
• Save As the Document with your name in the file name
• Upload to Edmodo when you submit the assignment
Assignment