Hardware_Presentation.pptx

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Understanding Hardware Components and Power Consumption

A Comprehensive Guide to Computer Hardware and Storage

Hardware Components and Power Consumption

• • Main Hardware Components: CPU, GPU, RAM, Motherboard, Storage, PSU

• • Power Consumption & Performance: Efficiency vs. Performance

• • Sustainability Considerations: Energy-efficient hardware

• • Examples: Low-power CPUs, SSDs vs. HDDs, Efficient cooling systems

Storage and Differences

• • HDD: Mechanical, slower, more affordable

• • SSD: No moving parts, faster, more durable

• • NVMe: High-speed SSD, better for performance computing

• • Comparison: Speed, durability, cost & capacity

• • Storage Capacity Calculations: File sizes, disk partitions

Binary Numbers and Hexadecimal

• • Binary System: Base-2 (0s and 1s), used in all computing

• • Hexadecimal System: Base-16, shorthand for binary

• • Conversions: Binary to Decimal, Decimal to Hexadecimal

• • Importance in memory addressing and computations

Storage and Memory Functionality

• • Storage (HDD/SSD): Long-term data storage, retains data

• • Memory (RAM): Short-term, temporary data processing

• • 1 KB = 1024 Bytes, 1 MB = 1024 KB

• • Why 1024 instead of 1000? Binary system logic

Comparison of Computer Systems and Servers

• • Laptops: Portable, power-efficient, lower performance

• • Desktops: High performance, upgradeable, requires power

• • Servers: High processing power, handles multiple users

• • Choosing the Right System: Gaming, business, storage

Own Computer Design

• • Ideal Configuration: CPU, RAM, Storage, GPU, PSU, Case

• • Justification for Choices: Performance, budget, energy efficiency

• • Budget Plan: Estimated total cost of components (Excel sheet)

Hardware, Software, and Operating Systems

• • Layers of a Computer System: Hardware → OS → Software → User

• • Operating Systems: Windows, macOS, Linux - key differences

• • Functions of an OS: Managing hardware, running applications

Presentation Format & Guidelines

• • Tools: PowerPoint, Word, Canva, or similar

• • Structure: Clear headings, bullet points, visuals

• • Use images, tables, and graphs where necessary

• • Ensure readability and engagement