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Optional Peripherals & Specs
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Common PC Specs
 You basic PC is a wonderful blend of hardware and
software. When you can get your computer to work properly at all times, you are in
computer heaven. This eBook is designed to help you understand PC hardware. Next all
you have to do is take a few classes to master any software program you desire.
And now that you have a solid understanding of
everything that is installed into a personal computer, below are the specifications
(specs) of your basic PC:
Hardware
PC Brand -- generic IBM clones are
manufactured by Dell, Compaq, PeoplePC, etc.
CPU Processor -- AMD, Intel Pentium
RAM – 512MB of RAM -- loads of memory
for big programs
Hard Drive -- 80GB hard drive -- plenty of
storage for most people
Modem 56K V.90 -- for you to dial up the
Internet just in case the high-speed service, like DSL service, fails
Network Interface Card (NIC) -- for
high-speed Internet Access (like DSL)
CD-ROM Drive -- fast drive, plays music &
more; also used to install programs onto your hard drive
CD-RW/DVD Drive Combo -- burn CDs without
worrying and watch your favorite movies
3.5" Floppy Disk Drive -- 1.44MB
capacity -- share files and store them too
ZIP Drive -- 250MB capacity -- share large
graphic files, programs and games (almost obsolete because of CD-Read/Write drives
[CD-RW], but they are good to have.)
19" Flat Panel Monitor -- get sharp,
colorful images
Video Card -- 32 MB of dynamic video memory,
MPEG-4 for full-motion digital video
Game Ports -- 4 USB, 1 serial, 1 parallel,
and 1 game port
Polk Audio – for high-quality sound
PC Software
Operating Systerm & Installed Programs --
Microsoft Windows XP is the current standard for PCs. Windows includes everything you need
to play music, create documents, and edit graphics.
Microsoft Office Suite to create documents,
slide shows, spread sheets, databases, etc.
FYI:
REMEMBER: A PC or personal computer is not the same as a MAC or Macintosh aka Apple
computer. They use different types of software, although the software might serve
the same purpose, you must make sure the software you purchase is compatible to the
operating system you install on you computer.
Be sure to check the Computer Requirements on
the box of software when purchasing. If you own a MAC, you do not want to purchase
software written for a PC, unless the software package specifically says it's written for
both MAC and PC.
HAPPY COMPUTING :*)
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Understanding PC Hardware, Second Edition, ©2003
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