Computer System Recommendation (IT & Computer Science Research Paper)

Computer System Recommendation
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Introduction:
Gaming requires selection of a computer that will perform effectively by being fast and able to handle the gaming apps. In this project, the student assumes that they working a paid internship with ThisisIT, LLC, an IT business. Yesima Tecci, CEO of ThisisIT has asked the student to recommend a computer for a business client, Harry Robust, who intends to purchase 50 computers for his brand new gaming lounge called Game Stop. This young company specializes in offering online gaming for an hourly rate that their top of the line elite gaming facility. Harry hopes the lounge will attract gamers who are looking for a community atmosphere and that they will also partake in the food and beverages also offered at the lounge. As such he is concerned about how best to protect the computers you recommend for purchase. This is kept in mind while seeking viable options. Secondly he would like the student to show him their networking skills so he can trust that that the student is capable of networking the machines they recommend. According to the requirements and specifications, IdeaCentre T540 Gaming Desktop Lenovo and New XPS Tower Dell were selected, with their prices rising significantly when additional costs were added to the unit price so as to ‘customize’ the systems.
Explanation of Specifications:
Operating System
Every computer or desktop has an Operating System (OS), which is system software which manages the computer software, hardware, and provides common services as required by computer programs. Operating Systems include Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 Home, and Windows 10 Pro. In this case, Windows 10 Pro is the most appropriate since gaming involves tasks that require high efficiency. Windows 10 Pro is also a time-sharing OS, and thus schedules tasks for effective use of the system. This will prevent such cases as hanging of the system during gaming.
Productivity Software
Productivity software is also known as office productivity software, and it is application software used for production of such information as presentations, documents, databases, worksheets, graphs, charts, electronic music, digital paintings, and digital video. The two systems chosen in this case use Microsoft 365 and Google Suite to help in production of information when necessary.
Security Software
It is also important to have software for securing and protecting the network, computers, and monitors that will be used for the gaming purposes. Such software will help in managing access control, securing the system against different types of viruses, providing data protection, and preventing intrusions. Further, this will help in defending the system against system-level security risks. The first system chosen in this case has Norton antivirus 360 while the second has McAfee® Antivirus Plus. The software will help in protecting the system against viruses and intrusions.
Processor
Each of the computers has a processor, which is the electronic circuitry that executes the instructions fed to the system in a computer program. The processor in this case will help in performing the various operations related to gaming and thus enhance performance. The speed and effectiveness of processors depends on their generation, speed, cache size, and the core. For instance, a 9th generation computer is faster than a 2nd generation one, and so is a 3.1GHz with turbo boost compared to a 2.1GHz one with no turbo boost. These factors were considered, with the first system being a 9th generation Intel and a speed of 2.9 GHz, which can go up to 4.1 GHz. The second is a 10th generation Intel with a speed of 2.9 GHz, and can rise to 4.3 GHz.
RAM
The RAM of a computer also determines its speed and efficiency. Random Access Memory, RAM, is a type of computer memory which can be read and also changed in any order, and it is used for storing machine codes and working data. The device in this case will allow data items on gaming to be read so as to promote effective gaming operations. RAM size determines the speed of operations since data is temporarily stored before transmission. Considering that gaming involves heavy data, the systems selected in this case have 6GB and 16GB, to reduce cases of slow operations.
Hard Disk
An HDD is an electro-magnetic data storage device for storing data and data retrieval using rapidly rotating platters that are coated with a magnetic material.
Video RAM
The computers also have VRAM that works with the graphics processing unit to enhance the graphics of the images. The Video RAM will help in effectively displaying images during gaming.
Monitor
This is the output device from where gamers will be watching and following the games. It is where the images are sh...