Information Technology Fundamentals

This document covers various aspects of Information Technology Fundamentals such as multi-core processors, system requirements, hardware components, and recommended hardware options. It also provides links to purchase various hardware components.

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Task 1:
A multi-core processor is an incorporated IC or circuit that consist of minimum two
processors which have been connected for moderated power utilization, upgraded execution, and
increasingly operative concurrent organizing of multiple assignments. A dual core set-up is fairly
practically identical to having multiple, discrete processors integrated in an equally capable
Personal Computer. However, since those two processors are linked with each other to a
comparable attachment, the data transfer among those is faster. Rather, a dual core processor can
be approximately twice as fast and effective as a processor with single core. The execution
cycles are said to be around fifty percent. Therefore, a dual core processor can execute a
instruction in half of the time a single core will execute it.
The Intel Pentium 4 630 is a single core processors. This means that processor can
execute a single thread at a time. The CPU Cache size are better in single core processor so that
quickly execute a thread and free the space for other threads.
Task 2:
In terms of computer domain cycles are a very important aspect. Cycles can be referred to
collections of cycle of data marked as "completed" when most of the guidelines in the collection
have already been managed. Speed of the processor is the volume of cycles/second at which the
CPU or central processing unit of a computer device executes instructions and can execute data.
Megahertz unit is used for estimating the speed of processor and is limited to the capability of
executing the programs. Quicker processor speeds are alluring. Processor speed is affected by a
few variables. These incorporate circuit estimate, bite the dust measure, reserve estimate,
effectiveness of the guidance set and assembling factors. Littler chips for the most part result in

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quicker processor speeds on the grounds that the information has less separation to travel,
however littler chips additionally result in more prominent warmth age, which should be
overseen.
By running the Microsoft word in the Intel Pentium 4 630 processor, the user may limit
the computer functions to MS word only. The version of the MS word also has an impact on this.
As the Office 365 suit is a very large and recent application, running this in 3 GHz may cause
frequent hanging and lead to bluescreen issue also.
Task 3:
The Intel Pentium 4 630 processor was introduced in 2005. The software that Jill is
planning to use are introduced in 2017. The 12 years of gap between the software and the
processor which is a huge. The software can run on the hardware that are maximum 3 to 5 years
old. Jill will not be able to install all the software as the installation program will generate error
of not meeting minimum system requirements.
Task 4:
System requirements can be considered as the list of software and hardware that a system
must be equipped with in order to support an application program or an equipment efficiently
and without any lag. I the system does not have the minimum requirements then various issues
like installation will not complete or extreme lag during execution or even data loss can happen.
For bundled items, system necessities are frequently imprinted on the bundling. For
downloadable items, the system prerequisites are frequently demonstrated on the download page.
System necessities can be comprehensively delegated useful prerequisites, information
necessities, quality necessities and imperatives. They are frequently given to buyers in total

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detail. System necessities regularly demonstrate the base and the prescribed design. The previous
is the most essential prerequisite, enough for an item to introduce or run, yet execution is not
destined to be ideal. The last guarantees a smooth task.
Example: Minimum hardware requirement mean that a piece of application can be run if
the computer has those mentioned elements. In case of minimum requirement, the application
will provide the worst service. The recommended requirements are for running a piece of
application smoothly, without any lag. The system requirements for Photoshop CC 2017 are as
following.
 Intel® Core 2 or AMD Athlon® 64 processor; 2 GHz or faster processor
 Microsoft Windows 7 with Service Pack 1, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10
(version 1607 or later)
 The 19.0 and 19.0.1 releases of Photoshop CC support Windows 10 1511 and
later versions, but not versions 1507 and earlier.
 Photoshop CC release 19.1 (and later) supports Windows 10 1607 and later
versions, but not versions 1511 or earlier.
 2 GB or more of RAM (8 GB recommended)
 2.6 GB or more of available hard-disk space for 32-bit installation; 3.1 GB or
more of available hard-disk space for 64-bit installation; additional free space
required during installation (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive
file system)
 1024 x 768 display (1280x800 recommended) with 16-bit color and 512 MB or
more of dedicated VRAM; 2 GB is recommended*
 OpenGL 2.0-capable system

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 Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation,
validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.
Task 5:
The minimum requirement of RAM for running the applications is 2 GB DDR 3 RAM.
However, the recommended RAM size of 8GB DDR3. The DDR3 ram are recommended as they
have better speed. The speed starts from 1777MHZ and Ends at 3200 MHZ.
Task 6:
Trackball: PC cursor control gadget used in various PCs and journal is known as the
trackball. The trackball is basically put just prior to the PC toward the user. Conventionally, the
trackball can be referred to a mouse category of topsy turvy which turns configuration within an
accessory. The client rolls the ball to guide the cursor to the ideal spot on the screen and can
click one of two catches (indistinguishable to mouse catches) close to the trackball to choose
work area items or position the cursor for content section.
Purchase Link:

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Digital Pen: A digital pen is type of digital information equipment which input the brush
strokes of an user and alters upon written by hand easy information made use "pen and paper"
into digital data, authorizing the data in order to be utilized for various programs. This sort of
pen is generally utilized related to a digital note pad, despite the fact that the information can
likewise be utilized for various applications or essentially as a realistic. A digital pen is
commonly bigger and has a greater number of highlights than a functioning pen. Digital pens
commonly contain inside gadgets and have highlights, for example, contact affectability, input
catches, memory for putting away penmanship information and transmission abilities.
Purchase Link:
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keywords=digital+pen&qid=1551333868&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
Webcam: The webcam be referred to as a relatively smaller digital camera that records
video and also captures images. These devices are connected to a pc or laptop either using wires
or wirelessly. Each webcam come with a software that is called driver. These drivers are to be

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installed in the PC and after that the PC can recognize the Webcam. The camera quality of the
Webcam depends on its price and manufacturer. It is suggested to but a 1080p webcam to
capture smooth and high quality video. Good webcams are capable of rendering the video
flawlessly in real time which is very good live streaming.
Purchase Link:
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keywords=webcam&qid=1551333914&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1
LED Display Monitor: Short for light-emitting diode monitor, a LED monitor or LED
presentation is a level screen, level board PC monitor or TV. It has a short profundity and is light
regarding weight. The genuine distinction among this and a run of the mill LCD monitor is the
backlighting. The primary LCD monitors utilized CCFL rather than LEDs to light up the screen.

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Purchase Link:
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keywords=LED+Monitor&qid=1551333964&s=gateway&sr=8-4
Task 7:
The Windows 10 operating system requires 16GB for 32 bit version and 20 GB for 64 bit
version. However, additional 4 GB must be reserved for Windows update. The disk free space
must be 20 GB running the system efficiently. Therefore, the current HDD is suitable for
installing windows 10.

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Task 8:
The SSD or Solid State Drive can be considered as a kind of non-volatile media for
storing information on a solid-state flash memory. Two primary elements of a solid state drive
NAND flash memory chips and flash controller. The configuration of the SSD controller
architecture is enhanced for delivering a high write and read executions for both the random data
requests and sequential executions. The HDD component and hard plate are bundled as a
coordinated unit. Organizations and PC makers have utilized turning plate generally, attributable
to their lower unit cost and higher normal strength, despite the fact that SSDs are currently
regular in work area and PC PCs.
Task 9:
The machine does satisfy the minimum requirements for running the software but ddr2
ram and single core processor can be extremely painful. However, the system does not meet
recommended settings.
Task 10:
The recommended graphics option is 1050 ti 4GB. Recommended piece of hardware is
Gigabyte GTX 1050 Ti Windforce OC 4GB GDDR5 128-bit PCI-E Graphic Card (GV-
N105TWF2OC-4GD). It is compatible with mother boards of new generation MSI, Gygabite and
few other coampnay’s mother board.

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References:
Update, S., 2016. 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ Processor Family Desktop, Intel® Pentium®
Processor Family Desktop, and Intel® Celeron® Processor Family Desktop.
Cooper, K. and Xu, X., 2018, June. Efficient Characterization of Hidden Processor Memory
Hierarchies. In International Conference on Computational Science (pp. 335-349). Springer,
Cham.