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Topic-2.-Computer-Systems-and-Hardware

A computer system is a collection of integrated devices designed to receive, process, manage, and present information. Key elements include software, hardware, people, data, and connectivity, with various types of computers such as supercomputers, mainframes, servers, and personal computers. Each type serves different purposes, with components like the motherboard, CPU, memory, and storage playing crucial roles in functionality.

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Topic-2.-Computer-Systems-and-Hardware

A computer system is a collection of integrated devices designed to receive, process, manage, and present information. Key elements include software, hardware, people, data, and connectivity, with various types of computers such as supercomputers, mainframes, servers, and personal computers. Each type serves different purposes, with components like the motherboard, CPU, memory, and storage playing crucial roles in functionality.

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THE COMPUTER SYSTEM

• COLLECTION OF ENTITIES THAT ARE DESIGNED TO RECEIVE,


PROCESS, MANAGE AND PRESENT INFORMATION IN A
MEANINGFUL FORMAT.

• A COMPUTER SYSTEM IS A SET OF INTEGRATED DEVICES THAT


INPUT, OUTPUT, PROCESS, AND STORE DATA AND
INFORMATION.
ELEMENTS OF A COMPUTER SYSTEM
1. SOFTWARE
2. HARDWARE
3. PEOPLE
4. DATA
5. CONNECTIVITY
SOFTWARE
SOFTWARE
SOFTWARE
• SOFTWARE ARE PROGRAMS OR INSTRUCTIONS THAT A COMPUTER MUST
FOLLOW TO DO ITS TASK.
• SOFTWARE IS AN UMBRELLA PHRASE FOR APPS, SCRIPTS, AND
PROGRAMS THAT EXECUTE ON A DEVICE.
• IT IS THE VARIABLE PART OF A COMPUTER, WHEREAS HARDWARE IS THE
INVARIABLE PART.
HARDWARE
HARDWARE

• THE PHYSICAL EQUIPMENT THAT YOU CAN FEEL AND TOUCH


• IT NEEDS THE SOFTWARE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY
• HARDWARE COMES IN A VARIETY OF SHAPES, SIZES, PRICE AND
COMPUTING POWER
PEOPLE / PEOPLEWARE
PEOPLE / PEOPLEWARE

• THE MOST IMPORTANT ELEMENT OF A COMPUTER SYSTEM


• THEY USE AND OPERATE THE COMPUTER
DATA
DATA
•DATA INCLUDE TEXTS AND NUMBERS, SOUNDS,
IMAGES, AND VIDEO THAT YOU INPUT INTO THE
COMPUTER FOR PROCESSING

DATA PROCESS INFORMATION


TYPES OF COMPUTER

 Computers are classified in many types or categories.


 A computer’s size, speed price and processing power are the basis for classifying
computers.
 Supercomputers
 Mainframes
 Servers
 Personal Computers
SUPERCOMPUTERS
SUPERCOMPUTERS

 They are the fastest computers


in the world.
 They are very high processing
capacity, speed of calculation and
are able to perform multiple
tasks.
SUPERCOMPUTERS

 Weather Forecasting
 Supercomputers assist in
improving the accuracy and
speed of weather forecasting by
gathering and analyzing more
weather data as well as taking
historical forecasting accuracy
into account.
SUPERCOMPUTERS

 Running Simulations
 Running nuclear test simulations
and performing tests and
demonstrations for military
usage are two other examples.
SUPERCOMPUTERS

 Scientific Research
 During the COVID-19 pandemic
in 2020, IBM’s supercomputer
Summit let researchers “perform
very large quantities of
simulations in epidemiology,
bioinformatics, and molecular
modeling,” which helped them
combat the virus.
 According to this Moore’s Law, computers double in
speed every two years, resulting in an exponential
increase in processing capacity, enabling humans to
complete activities that were previously thought to be
impossible.
MAINFRAME COMPUTERS

 Mainframe computer likes as a big


centralized machine that contains
the large memory, huge storage
space, multiple high grade
processors, so it has ultra processing
power compare to standard
computer systems.
 Mainframe computer is best
platform to execute millions of
transactions in every single second.
MAINFRAME COMPUTERS

 Who uses mainframe computers?


 Wallmart
 Coca-cola
 Ford
 Nike
 Big banks
 And more.
SERVER COMPUTERS

 Servers are dedicated


computers for a specific
purpose, and unlike the
Desktop computer these
computers are made for
durability, longevity and for
working longer periods of
time as compared to a
desktop PC.
SERVER COMPUTERS

 Uses of Server Computer:


 Application server
 Catalog servers
 Computing Server
 Database server
PERSONAL COMPUTERS

 A personal computer is a general-purpose


computer whose size, capabilities and original sale
price make it useful for individuals.
 And is intended to be operated directly by an end-
user.
TYPES OF PERSONAL COMPUTERS
1. Desktop Computers

 Desktop computer is PC in a set-up


wherein it is located in one desk or
table.
 Desktop computers come in a variety of
sizes which is usually determined by the
size of the motherboard.
TYPES OF PERSONAL COMPUTERS
2. Laptop Computer

 Laptop or notebook computer is a small


personal computer whose components,
display, keyboard, pointing devices, CPU
and battery are packed together in one
single unit.
TYPES OF PERSONAL COMPUTERS
3. Tablet PC

 It is a mobile computer which is larger


than PDA or a mobile phone.
 Tablet computer integrated with touch
screen rather than using physical
keyboard and also using digital pen.
TYPES OF PERSONAL COMPUTERS
4. Portable Computer

 Smallest personal computer that is


handheld or pocket-sized.
TYPES OF PERSONAL COMPUTERS
5. Embedded Computers

 Embedded Computers are


special-purpose computers
designed to do one or more
specific functions.
COMPONENTS INSIDE THE SYSTEM CASE
1. MOTHERBOARD

 Also called as the system board,


is the main base of the computer
hardware system.
 All parts, components and
devices of a computer connect to
the motherboard.
COMPONENTS INSIDE THE SYSTEM CASE
2. CPU

 The central processing unit,


or CPU, is a part of a
computer that executes
instructions of a software
program.
COMPONENTS INSIDE THE SYSTEM CASE
3. Memory
 This is where data and
programs are placed for
execution by the CPU.
 The memory is also directly
connected to the
motherboard through a slot
also called socket.
COMPONENTS INSIDE THE SYSTEM CASE
4. Internal Storage

 It is where the data is kept


for future use.
 This storage retains
information even when
power is turned off.
COMPONENTS INSIDE THE SYSTEM CASE
5. Power Supply

 It supplies power to the


CPU, Motherboard, Hard
Disk and other components.
COMPONENTS INSIDE THE SYSTEM CASE
6.Video Card/Graphics Card

 Computer component
whose main function is to
generate video and images
to a monitor.
PERIPHERALS AND STORAGE
Peripheral Devices

 A peripheral is a “device
that is used to put
information into or get
information out of the
computer.”
PERIPHERALS AND STORAGE
Peripheral Devices

 Input, used to interact with, or send data to the computer (mouse,


keyboards, etc.)
 Output, which provides output to the user from the computer (monitors,
printers, etc.)
 Storage, which stores data processed by the computer (hard drives, flash
drives, etc.)
PERIPHERALS AND STORAGE
Input Peripherals
PERIPHERALS AND STORAGE
Output Peripherals
PERIPHERALS AND STORAGE
Input/Output Devices
PERIPHERALS AND STORAGE
Storage Devices

 It is a means to hold and store data, programs and


information for the present and future use.
PERIPHERALS AND STORAGE
Storage Devices

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