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COMPUTER SYSTEM DESIGN

INFORMATION SHEET 1.1-3


LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. select computer components based on the customer’s needs

2. identify the components best suited for a particular computing environment

3. know how to design for specific computer subsystems, such as the video or

storage subsystem
INTRODUCTIONS

Computer users need different types of computer systems. What


the user does with the computer dictates the components and
peripherals needed. Looking at the computer systems by purpose
is a good place to start with design.
CAD/CAM and Graphics Design Workstations

Computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) systems are


used in manufacturing plants by engineers or design engineers to create things.

A graphics/CAD/CAM design workstation would need the following key components:

Powerful multi-core Max system RAM High –end video cards


processor(s)

SSD storage Quality mouse and keyboard


Gaming PCs

Gaming computers are a set of their own. Gamers frequently build their own
systems, but some computer manufacturers do make gaming PCs.

A gaming PC would need the following key components:

Powerful multi-core Max system RAM High –end video cards


processor(s)

SSD storage HD sound card and speakers High end cooling system
Audio/Video Editing Workstations
An audio/video editing workstation (see Image 4) is used to manipulate sounds
(shorten, add, overlay, and so on) or video. This type of system requires a lot of hard
drive space and RAM.
Here are the most common configuration elements for such a computer:

Powerful multi-core High –end video cards with max


Max system RAM RAM and GPU
processor(s)

Specialized HD sound card


SSD storage and speakers Dual monitor
Virtualization Workstations
A virtualization workstation can mean two things: (1) a workstation that has at least
one operating system, in its own virtual machine that is separate from the host
operating system. or (2) a workstation that uses hardware and software virtualization
techniques to provide an end user with a controlled workstation environment

Here are the most common configuration elements for such a computer:

Powerful multi-core Network-attached storage


Max RAM
processor(s) (NAS)

Specialized HD sound card


SSD storage
and speakers
Thin Client Workstations
A thin client workstation is a desktop or laptop that has a display, mouse, keyboard,
and network connectivity and runs applications from a server.

Thin client computers are less expensive than a normal workstation (but the network
infrastructure such as servers, software, storage area network [SAN], and so on to
support thin clients costs money).
Here are the most common configuration elements for such a computer:

Meet minimum 1Gb/s preferred network


Basic apps connectivity
requirements
Thick Client Workstations
In contrast to a thin client workstation, a thick client computer is the most common
type of desktop or laptop in the work environment. Applications are installed and
documents are commonly stored on the local hard drive.
An all-in-one computer could be a thick client computer. Computers in small
businesses tend to be thick client workstations.

A standard thick client computer has the following characteristics:

Meet minimum hardware Meet minimum software Optional dual display


requirements requirements
Home Servers
A home server computer is used to store data, function as a web server, print server,
or file server, control media streaming, be accessible from outside the home, control
devices, and manage backups of other computers.

Typical components found in a home server include the following:

Server apps including


Multiple hard drives in a
1Gb/s connections media streaming, file and
RAID array configurations
print sharing

Maximum
Multiple processors Network-attached storage
capacity of RAM
Industrial Computers
An industrial computer is one used for a specific industry. For example, in a car repair
shop, the standard computers used both inside the showroom and in the service and
repair center might be in an enclosure or have keyboard coverings.

Here are some things to consider for an industrial computer:

Meets recommended hardware


Optional enclosure for wet, dry, Optional enclosure for a laptop’s requirements based on
or outdoor environments external keyboard and mouse applications

Optional LCD enclosure for harsh, outdoor, Case with air filters that may be
public, high-traffic, or industrial Optional privacy display screen removable for cleaning.
environments
Mobile computers
A mobile computer for someone who travels as part of his job also needs special
design considerations.

Considerations for an “on-the-road” computer design include the following:

Possible SSD (if shaking or


Laptop, Ultrabook, or tablet dropping due to handling is a Possible projector Possible
Sufficient RAM Might need concern or if high speed is thermal printer for sales-
mobile broadband connectivity oriented tasks
needed)

Compatible Possible portable speakers and


smartphone headphones with noise cancellation

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