TYPES OF COMPUTERS

ON THE BASIS OF SIZES

Presented by:
1.Ganesh Kandel
2.Sandesh Poudel
3.Sugam Subedi
4.Himanshu Bhantana
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SUPER COMPUTERS

By Ganesh
Kandel
 Introduction to super computers:

Supercomputers are the most powerful computers,

capable of performing trillions of calculations per
second. They are used for highly complex tasks like
weather forecasting, scientific research, and military
simulations.
 • Extremely fast
and powerful.
• Handles massive
CHARACTERS OF calculations.
SUPER • Requires special
COMPUTERS: cooling.
• Custom
architecture.
• Costly and
complex to
maintain.
ADVANTAGES:
UNMATCHED SOLVES HANDLES
PROCESSING COMPLEX MULTIPLE TASKS
POWER. PROBLEMS. SIMULTANEOUSL
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PROVIDES SUPPORTS
ACCURATE ADVANCED
WEATHER SCIENTIFIC
FORECASTING. RESEARCH.
DISADVANTAGES:

VERY REQUIRES A NEEDS

EXPENSIVE. LOT OF POWER. SPECIALIZED
PERSONNEL.

OCCUPIES LIMITED TO
LARGE SPACE. SPECIFIC USES.
 USES OF SUPERCOMPUTERS:
• Climate research and weather
forecasting.
• Nuclear simulations.
• Quantum mechanics simulations.
• Space exploration research.
M A I N F RA M E C O M P U T E R S

BY SANDESH POUDEL
 INTRODUCTION TO THE MAINFRAME
COMPUTERS

Mainframe computers are large and powerful systems

that can handle vast amounts of data and support many
users simultaneously. They are commonly used in
industries like banking, government, and airlines for
large-scale transaction processing and data management.
CHARACTERS OF MAINFRAME COMPUTERS:

LARGE-SCALE, HIGH SUPPORTS

CENTRALIZED RELIABILITY THOUSANDS
PROCESSING. AND SECURITY. OF USERS.

HANDLES EXPENSIVE
LARGE BUT DURABLE.
AMOUNTS OF
DATA.
 High reliability and uptime.

Processes a large number of

transactions.

ADVANTAGES: Supports virtualization and

multiple operating systems.

Suitable for large-scale

businesses.

Highly secure.
DISADVANTAGES:
High cost of maintenance and
installation.
Complex setup.

Requires specialized staff.

Not flexible for small

businesses.
Slow adoption of new
technologies.
USES OF MAINFRAME COMPUTERS:
• Banking and financial
services.
• Government operations.
• Airline reservations.
• Large-scale data
processing.
MINI-COMPUTERS

By Sugam
Subedi
 INTRODUCTION TO THE
MINICOMPUTERS

Minicomputers are mid-sized systems that are

smaller than mainframes but larger than
microcomputers. They can support multiple
users and are used in small to medium-sized
businesses, manufacturing, and academic
institutions.
 • Mid-range power and
size.
• Supports multi-user
environments.
CHARACTERS OF • Smaller than
MINICOMPUTERS mainframes but more
powerful than
microcomputers.
• Affordable and
versatile.
• Ideal for small to
 • Cost-effective.
• Easier to maintain
than mainframes.
• Suitable for multi-
ADVANTAGES: tasking.
• Lower power
consumption.
• Offers flexibility in
business
environments.
 • Limited processing
power compared to
super and mainframe
computers.
DISADVANTAGES • May not handle very
large-scale tasks.
• Not ideal for complex
simulations.
• Needs specific software.
• Less scalable.
USES OF MINI COMPUTERS
• Small business operations.
• Scientific research.
• Engineering and manufacturing.
• Process control systems.
• Educational institutions.
MICRO COMPUTERS

By Himanshu Bhantana
 INTRODUCTION TO THE
MICRO COMPUTERS

Microcomputer are also known as personal

computer because of its small size and
single user based interface. It consist of a
single chip(CPU) which controls overall
function of computer system.
 The first
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new classification,
microcomputer.
 • Affordable cost
• Single user
based interface
• Generate less
CHARACTERS: heat
• Can be used in
different
application
fields
 • It is very affordable,
anyone can buy it
• It helps in designing
software and mobile
ADVANTAGES apps
• It is very useful for
teaching learning
activities
• It allows us to compute
complex calculation
correctly
 DISADVANTAGES

• It has slow computational power than other types

of computer.
• Due to the long usage, it may get addictive.
• Lack of security may cause in the harm of your
personal information.
• In the long run, the storage capacity may get
insufficient.
 USES OF MICRO
COMPUTERS

• Personal computing (word

processing, gaming, internet).
• Office work.
• Educational purposes.
• Small business management.
• Media and entertainment
production.
 TYPES OF MICRO-COMPUTERS:

DESKTOP COMPUTER LAPTOP COMPUTER TABLETS AND SMARTPHONES

This types of computer of different Laptop computers are also known as They are the small handheld devices
components connected with a wire. 'Notebook' due to its small size and that consist of touch display. It can also
With its components its processes data briefcase structure . Unlike desktops, it performs the advance function like any
and display information is highly portable. other type of microcomputer
 CONCLUSION
WRAPPING ALL THE INFORMATION,
In conclusion, each type of computer—supercomputer,
mainframe, minicomputer, and microcomputer—serves a
unique purpose. Supercomputers handle massive tasks,
mainframes support large-scale organizations, minicomputers
offer mid-range performance for businesses, and
microcomputers provide accessible personal use.
Understanding these distinctions allows us to choose the right
system for efficiency and innovation.
T H A N K YO U A L L F O R G I V I N G
U S YO U R P R E C I O U S T I M E ! !

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