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1.1-3 Computer System Design

This document discusses different types of computer systems and their components based on intended use. It describes the key components needed for CAD/CAM workstations, gaming PCs, audio/video editing workstations, virtualization workstations, thin client workstations, thick client workstations, home servers, industrial computers, and mobile computers. Each system type prioritizes different components like processors, graphics cards, storage, cooling systems, and connectivity based on the tasks they perform.

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1.1-3 Computer System Design

This document discusses different types of computer systems and their components based on intended use. It describes the key components needed for CAD/CAM workstations, gaming PCs, audio/video editing workstations, virtualization workstations, thin client workstations, thick client workstations, home servers, industrial computers, and mobile computers. Each system type prioritizes different components like processors, graphics cards, storage, cooling systems, and connectivity based on the tasks they perform.

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COMPUTER SYSTEM DESIGN

INFORMATION SHEET 1.1-3

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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


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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.

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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 High –end video


Max system RAM
processor(s) cards

Quality mouse and


SSD storage
keyboard

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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 High –end video


Max system RAM
processor(s) cards

HD sound card and High end cooling


SSD storage
speakers system

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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


Max system RAM with max RAM and GPU
processor(s)

Specialized HD
SSD storage sound card and Dual monitor
speakers

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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


Max RAM
processor(s) storage (NAS)

Specialized HD
SSD storage sound card and
speakers

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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


Basic apps network connectivity
requirements

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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 Meet minimum Optional dual display


hardware software
requirements requirements

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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:

Multiple hard Server apps


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

Maximum Network-attached
Multiple processors
capacity of RAM storage

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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:

Optional enclosure for Optional enclosure for Meets recommended


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

Optional LCD enclosure for Case with air filters that


harsh, outdoor, public, high- Optional privacy may be removable for
traffic, or industrial display screen cleaning.
environments

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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:

Laptop, Ultrabook, or Possible SSD (if


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

Compatible Possible portable speakers


smartphone and headphones with noise
cancellation

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