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Choosing a Computer System
When considering the purchase of a system there are several components involved and those components are software, hardware, data, procedures and people. (Kroenke, 2008, pg.5) Also when purchasing a new computer system it can be extremely unnerving and costly. When thinking of the hardware of a computer system one would look for the following components: the size of the monitor, the CPU type and/or speed and the warranty that generally is offered with a new system.
In terms of a computer monitor, it is the most important part of a computer because it is the part that we rely on and use the most. There are several types and sizes of monitors that you can use with a computer system, a CRT or a flat panel monitor. The CRT (cathode ray tube) is the larger monitor and it generally costs less than a flat panel monitor.
The type and speed of the computers CPU varies. The CPU speed in a desktop is much faster than the speed of a CPU in a laptop. Over the past few years costs have been significantly lowered in regard to CPU’s in laptops and CPU’s in desktops. These cost have almost balanced themselves and the speeds have also being the same.
Warranties on a computer system are often expensive. Most computer buyers would want a warranty in case the hardware breaks or becomes damaged. Getting a warranty on a computer may seem expensive in the beginning, but in the event sometimes breaks down one is covered at no cost.
The software of a computer is the programs of that computer. There are many programs that computers can and will use depending upon the tasks that one wants to perform. (i.e. Microsoft PowerPoint) In terms of costs the more software that a new computer use has the higher their software costs will be. Many new computers come with certain programs already installed, any additional needed programs will be at additional cost to the consumer. In the workplace computers often need licenses to run programs throughout the office. Licenses can be costly depending on the total number needed and how often the licenses will need to be renewed.
Databases are what most companies use to collect and store their data.