ES106 - Computer Fundamentals and Programming: Understanding Computer Specs

GPU stands for Graphics Processing Unit, important for photo editing, graphic design, and gaming.

Laptop computer specs include the approximate ______ of the computer.

RAM (Random Access Memory) enables you to easily open lots of browser tabs and have many programs or applications open at once, measured in ______.

A casual user wants at least 4 GB of RAM, while a gamer wants at least 8 GB, and a graphic developer or image editor wants at least ______ GB.

Weight may not seem important, but it's crucial if you'll be carrying your laptop around, so it's a hardware specification to ______ about.

If you're using your computer at home, battery life may not matter much, but for a student in a classroom or working at a coffee shop, it might be ______.

Using it for web surfing and email, using it for online classes, school, or work, using it to do work like graphic design, coding, or image editing, or using it for gaming.ES106 – COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND PROGRAMMING Defining Computer Specs CPU (Central Processing Unit)Super Computer CPU contributes to speed and performance.Think of it like the brain of the ______.Intel and AMD are the two main manufacturers of processors.Right now, Intel currently has these processors: i3, i5, i7, i9, and x-series.ES106 – COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND PROGRAMMING Defining Computer Specs basically the faster (higher the number) your GHz speed, the faster the ______ can do what you ask it to do.Processor GHz Speed Behind the CPU Type you’ll see a set of numbers that the processor speed.Super Computer The higher the number the better.This is the “clock speed” of the processor and ES106 – COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND PROGRAMMING Defining Computer Specs Solid State Drive – SSD Super Computer The solid-state drive helps take care of your data, can replace a hard drive, and uses less of the CPU.It is more stable long term in terms of not breaking down.They also tend to be smaller in size and capacity, and are perfect for slim-line ______s.ES106 – COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND PROGRAMMING Defining Computer Specs Most ______s come with a GPU, or graphics card, already installed.These are known as integrated graphics cards.

The ______ is like the brain of the computer

Intel and AMD are the two main manufacturers of ______

The faster your GHz speed, the faster the ______ can do what you ask it to do

The clock speed of the processor is measured in ______

Solid State Drive (SSD) helps take care of your data, can replace a hard drive, and uses less of the ______

The keyboard and mouse usually come as part of a bundle, but you may be able to select wireless devices that make desktops neater.ES106 COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND PROGRAMMING Defining ______ Specs Screen Size Super ______ If youre just using it for web surfing, school, or work, you will probably want at least 15 for an adult, but smaller would be fine if its for a younger child. If youre using it for visually-heavy things like graphics or photo editing, then you might want one of the biggest size screens available.ES106 COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND PROGRAMMING Some examples of computer Specs For Web Surfing & Email Super ______ CPU Processor: Intel Celeron or i3 or AMD 8 or 12 or Ryzen 3 Memory: 2GB or greater Hard drive: 128 GB + Screen Size: your choice Example: HP NOTEBOOK COMPUTER Intel i3, 3.4 GHz, 8GB Memory, 128 SSD Hard Drive, 15.6 Screen ES106 COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND PROGRAMMING Some examples of computer Specs For Virtual School or Work Super ______ CPU Processor: Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 Memory: 4GB to 8GB Hard Drive: 256 GB + Screen Size: 14 inch + Example: HP LAPTOP Intel i5, 3.6 GHz, 8 GB Memory, 1 TB Hard Drive, 17.3 Screen ES106 COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND PROGRAMMING Some examples of computer Specs For Graphics & Gaming CPU Processor: Intel i7 or Ryzen 7 Memory: 8GB to 32GB Hard Drive: 500 GB + or adding on external hard drives just to have enough Screen Size: 17 inch + (also make sure it can handle second monitors) ES106 COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND PROGRAMMING Some examples of computer Specs Laptop ______s - Recommended Configurations Processor (CPU): Intel Core i5 (sixth generation or newer) or equivalent Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional x64 Memory: 16 GB RAM Storage: 500 GB internal storage drive Monitor/Display: 14" LCD monitor, resolution of 1600 x 900 or better.

The keyboard and mouse usually come as part of a bundle, but you may be able to select wireless devices that make desktops neater.ES106 COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND PROGRAMMING Defining Specs Screen Size Super If youre just using it for web surfing, school, or work, you will probably want at least 15 for an adult, but smaller would be fine if its for a younger child. If youre using it for visually-heavy things like graphics or photo editing, then you might want one of the biggest size screens available.ES106 COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND PROGRAMMING Some examples of Specs For Web Surfing & Email CPU Processor: Intel Celeron or i3 or AMD 8 or 12 or Ryzen 3 Memory: 2GB or greater Hard drive: 128 GB + Screen Size: your choice Example: HP NOTEBOOK Intel i3, 3.4 GHz, 8GB Memory, 128 SSD Hard Drive, 15.6 Screen ES106 COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND PROGRAMMING Some examples of Specs For Virtual School or Work CPU Processor: Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 Memory: 4GB to 8GB Hard Drive: 256 GB + Screen Size: 14 inch + Example: HP LAPTOP Intel i5, 3.6 GHz, 8 GB Memory, 1 TB Hard Drive, 17.3 Screen ES106 COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND PROGRAMMING Some examples of Specs For Graphics & Gaming CPU Processor: Intel i7 or Ryzen 7 Memory: 8GB to 32GB Hard Drive: 500 GB + or adding on external hard drives just to have enough Screen Size: 17 inch + (also make sure it can handle second monitors) ES106 COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND PROGRAMMING Some examples of Specs Laptop ______s - Recommended Configurations Processor (CPU): Intel Core i5 (sixth generation or newer) or equivalent Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional x64 Memory: 16 GB RAM Storage: 500 GB internal storage drive Monitor/Display: 14" LCD monitor, resolution of 1600 x 900 or better.

The keyboard and mouse usually come as part of a bundle, but you may be able to select wireless devices that make desktops neater.ES106 COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND PROGRAMMING Defining Computer Specs Screen ______ Super If youre just using it for web surfing, school, or work, you will probably want at least 15 for an adult, but smaller would be fine if its for a younger child. If youre using it for visually-heavy things like graphics or photo editing, then you might want one of the biggest size screens available.ES106 COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND PROGRAMMING Some examples of Specs For Web Surfing & Email CPU Processor: Intel Celeron or i3 or AMD 8 or 12 or Ryzen 3 Memory: 2GB or greater Hard drive: 128 GB + ______: your choice Example: HP NOTEBOOK COMPUTER Intel i3, 3.4 GHz, 8GB Memory, 128 SSD Hard Drive, 15.6 Screen ES106 COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND PROGRAMMING Some examples of Specs For Virtual School or Work CPU Processor: Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 Memory: 4GB to 8GB Hard Drive: 256 GB + ______: 14 inch + Example: HP LAPTOP Intel i5, 3.6 GHz, 8 GB Memory, 1 TB Hard Drive, 17.3 Screen ES106 COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND PROGRAMMING Some examples of Specs For Graphics & Gaming CPU Processor: Intel i7 or Ryzen 7 Memory: 8GB to 32GB Hard Drive: 500 GB + or adding on external hard drives just to have enough ______: 17 inch + (also make sure it can handle second monitors) ES106 COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND PROGRAMMING Some examples of Specs Laptop Computers - Recommended Configurations Processor (CPU): Intel Core i5 (sixth generation or newer) or equivalent Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional x64 Memory: 16 GB RAM Storage: 500 GB internal storage drive Monitor/Display: 14" LCD monitor, resolution of 1600 x 900 or better.

The keyboard and mouse usually come as part of a bundle, but you may be able to select wireless devices that make desktops neater.ES106 COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND PROGRAMMING Defining Computer Specs ______ Size Super Computer If youre just using it for web surfing, school, or work, you will probably want at least 15 for an adult, but smaller would be fine if its for a younger child. If youre using it for visually-heavy things like graphics or photo editing, then you might want one of the biggest size screens available.ES106 COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND PROGRAMMING Some examples of computer Specs For Web Surfing & Email Super Computer CPU Processor: Intel Celeron or i3 or AMD 8 or 12 or Ryzen 3 Memory: 2GB or greater Hard drive: 128 GB + ______: your choice Example: HP NOTEBOOK COMPUTER Intel i3, 3.4 GHz, 8GB Memory, 128 SSD Hard Drive, 15.6 ______ ES106 COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND PROGRAMMING Some examples of computer Specs For Virtual School or Work Super Computer CPU Processor: Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 Memory: 4GB to 8GB Hard Drive: 256 GB + ______: 14 inch + Example: HP LAPTOP Intel i5, 3.6 GHz, 8 GB Memory, 1 TB Hard Drive, 17.3 ______ ES106 COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND PROGRAMMING Some examples of computer Specs For Graphics & Gaming CPU Processor: Intel i7 or Ryzen 7 Memory: 8GB to 32GB Hard Drive: 500 GB + or adding on external hard drives just to have enough ______: 17 inch + (also make sure it can handle second monitors) ES106 COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND PROGRAMMING Some examples of computer Specs Laptop Computers - Recommended Configurations Processor (CPU): Intel Core i5 (sixth generation or newer) or equivalent Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional x64 Memory: 16 GB RAM Storage: 500 GB internal storage drive Monitor/Display: 14" LCD monitor, resolution of 1600 x 900 or better.