2. What is a Personal Computer….?
✓ A personal computer (PC) is a multi-purpose
computer whose size, capabilities, and price
make it feasible for individual use…
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3. What is a desktop Computer….?
✓ A desktop computer is a personal computer designed for
regular use at a single location on or near a desk or table
due to its size and power requirements.
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4. History of desktop computers…..
✓ The first desktop computer was the Hewlett Packard
9100A, introduced in 1968. Since then, there have
been many millions of desktop computers released
and used throughout the world.
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5. ➢ Type of Processor. ...
➢ Hard Drive. ...
➢ Random Access Memory (RAM) ...
➢ Dual Monitor Options. ...
➢ Display Type. ...
➢ Wireless Connectivity. ...
➢ Operating System. ...
➢ Graphics Card.
Here are some essential computer
features for desktop computers
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8. What is aWorkstation Computer….?
✓ A Workstation Is a Special Computer Designed
For Technical Or Scientific Applications.
✓ Intended Primarily To Be Used By One Person At A
Time, They Are Commonly Connected To A Local
Area Network And Run Multi-user Operating
Systems.
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9. History of workstation computers..
✓ The first computer that might qualify as a "workstation" was
the IBM 1620 .
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10. Support for ECC memory.
Larger number of memory sockets which use registered
(buffered) modules
Multiple processor sockets, powerful CPUs
Multiple displays
Run reliable operating system with advanced features
High performance, reliable graphics card
A workstation class PC may have some
of the following features
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Differences betweenWorkstation computers and
Desktop computers..
➢ Just about any computer qualifies as a desktop while a workstation is
one that is being used in a work environment.
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Desktops are basically used for any purpose like gaming or word
processing while workstations are used for CAD/CAM or animating.
➢ Traditionally, Workstations have much higher specifications than
desktops and a much higher price tag.
