Components
CPU Model 13th Gen Intel(R) Core (TM)i7-
13650HX
CPU Cores 14
CPU Threads 3793
Size of L1 cache 1.2MB
Size of L2 cache 11.5MB
Size of L3 cache 24.0MB
RAM size 24GB
RAM usage 6.7GB
Disk Type SSD
Example Running Processes Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Word
Task Manager
CTF Loader
A-Volute NS
Compare and contrast between HDD and SSD
Feature HDD (Hard Disk Drive) SSD (Solid State Drive)
Uses spinning disks and Uses electronic components (no
Definition
mechanical parts moving parts)
Storage Uses spinning magnetic disks Uses NAND flash memory with no
Technology for storage. moving parts.
Slower boot times and file Much faster boot times and file
Speed
access. access.
Feature HDD (Hard Disk Drive) SSD (Solid State Drive)
Has moving parts, making it
Durability More durable and shock-resistant.
prone to damage.
Produces noise due to
Noise Operates silently.
spinning disks.
Power Uses less power, improving battery
Consumes more power.
Consumption life.
Wears out over time due to Lasts longer but has limited write
Lifespan
mechanical movement. cycles.
More affordable per GB, cost- More expensive per GB but offers
Cost
effective for large storage. better performance.
Best for high-speed computing,
Ideal for budget-friendly, high-
Best Use Case gaming, and fast system
capacity storage.
performance.
Less reliable due to moving More reliable (no moving parts, less
Reliability
parts (e.g., head crash) risk of failure)
Data Performance can suffer from No fragmentation; performance
Fragmentation fragmentation remains consistent
Identify Various components of the computer System and
describe about each component:
COMPUTER:
an electronic device which takes in input from the user in the form of data and instructions and
process them and gives out suitable output as result when necessary.
Components of computer:
Input Devices:
Devices used by user to send data, instructions and signals to the computer.
Examples- keyboard, mouse, touchpad, trackball etc.
Output Devices:
Devices which able the computer to give out the processed information as result to the user.
Examples- moniter, projecter, speaker etc.
Hardware:
Components of computer which can be touched or seen by us.
Components of hardware:
• Motherboard – printed circuit board which assembles and interconnents different
computer components.
• CPU Case – metal enclosure which protects, assembles and organises other
components.
• CPU Heatsink – heatsinks with miniature fans to keep the processor cooled down i.e.
protects processor from overheating.
• SMPS(Switched Mode Power Supply) – provides stabilised power supply to different
components of the computer.
• CPU – brain of the computer. It helps the computer to take in input, process the data and
instructions i.e. converts them into useful information and give out the result as output.
It contains three components used to fetch and store data:
1. Control Unit
2. Arithmetic and logical Unit
3. Registers
• RAM – used to store the data and instructions temporarily until the computer is not
switched off. It is volatile in nature.
• Hard Disk – used to hold large amounts of data and instructions permanently.
Software:
Type of components of the computer which can neither be seen nor be touched by us.
Two types:
1. Operating System Software
2. Application Software.