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PC Purchase
In this task, we will analyze and compare two Personal Computers from two different retailers. Based on the requirement and limitation of the cost, the task is to select the best out of two systems by thoroughly determining software and hardware requirements and specification of the computers. The main and most important thing to consider before buying a system is the purpose of purchasing one. The hardware and software requirements of the system vary based on the purpose for which one wants to buy a PC. While purchasing a system, a person needs to keep the purpose in mind. This is necessary to buy a compatible and desired product.
Purpose of buying a PC
My primary purpose in buying a computer is primarily for study purposes and also for gaming but considering it a secondary use. Considering studies the users are related to running different software applications and browsers without any problem and issue. In studies related to software and electrical, often, it is required to carry out many complex simulations and processes which consume a lot of RAM when operational. Sometimes, it is also required to install other operating systems along with the original operating system. The examples of such use are the installation of virtual machines and virtual frameworks to enable other systems operational on your computer. This suggests that the microprocessor must be compatible/powerful enough to support such applications and operating systems. Regarding gaming, generally, the main requirement is processor and graphics. A computer must be compatible to support graphic cards to allow ordinary and average complexity level games. These are some of the purposes of buying a computer, and we will now compare two PC’s to select the best one based on our requirements.
Software
One of the very important software required for study purposes is Microsoft Word. The basic software required for installation is Microsoft windows, Microsoft word, Antivirus, PDF pro, and resource kit for Java Integrated Development environment. For gaming purposes, I prefer to buy only one game for the time being 'Call of Duty.' This software is required to be compatible with the hardware system to utilize the services.
Hardware
The two hardware systems we are going to compare in this section are 2020 HP 23 and HP 4NN56AA. The two retailers selected for the comparison are Amazing computer Express and Amazon.com. HP 23 is provided by Amazing computers express while amazon.com is the retailer of HP 4NN56AA. Both the systems are manufactured by Intel Corporation and have equal display sizes of 23.8 inches. The processor model is also the same as both are Intel core i5 computers (Amazon). There is a difference in the size of a hard disk as HP 23 has 1 TB disk space, while that of HP 4NN56AA is 512 GB. There is no graphic description of HP 24 given regarding Graphics description while HP 4NN56AA has integrated graphics, which suggests that there is a plus from the gaming perspective. Both these devices support graphics coprocessors and have Intel UHD Graphics 630. Both the systems have processor count 6, which suggests good processing power. HP 4NN56AA has a CPU processing speed of 1.8 GHz, while that of HP 23 has a processing speed of 1.7 GHz. Both the systems are new and are from 8th generation of the systems, which means they are brand new and have maximum updates.
Cost
We have a cost limitation of $ 1400 in which we have to include both software and hardware requirements. $ 1000 for hardware while 300-400 for software. The 2 Hardware systems compared in the above section are of cost $ 1,159 and $ 969. HP 23 is of $ 1,159 while HP 4NN56AA of cost $ 969.
Talking about the costs of software applications that are going to be installed in the system, the total cumulative price is $ 313. The details are given as:
Microsoft Word: 135Microsoft Window: 60
PDF pro: 50
Norton Antivirus: 20
Java integrated environment: 12
Call of Duty: 36
The cumulative sum for software requirements is equal to $ 313, which is perfect as we were given the range between $300-400.
Conclusion
After analyzing the software and hardware requirements of the systems and also the purpose for which I am intended to buy a computer for use, it is decided to buy HP 4NN56AA. HP 4NN56AA is all in one computer with 12 GB RAM and 512 GB drive of solid-state (Amazon). There are many reasons for selecting HP 4NN56AA over 2020 HP 23
The total cost of HP 4NN56AA is $ 969, while that of HP 23 is $ 1,159. Adding the cost of software requires the total cost becomes $1282.
HP 23 does not have any specification of the graphics description, while the graphics are integrated with HP 4NN56AA.
By making this decision, I am determined that the choice is perfect and will fulfill all the requirements.
Configuration
Amazing computer Express
Amazon.com
Brand and Type of Computer
2020 HP 23 8th generation
HP 4NN56AA8th generation
Operating System
Windows 10
Edition: Home or Pro
Windows 10 Home, Windows 10
Windows 10
Monitor
Color Support
Dimensions (WxDxH)
Horizontal Viewing Angle
Viewable Size
21.30"L x 0.64"W x 16.52"H
Same size dimensions
21.30"L x 0.64"W x 16.52"H
Same size and dimensions
Memory - RAM (GB)
32 GB
12 GB
Hard Drive (GB)
1 TB
512 GB
Processor Brand (X-Core)
Processor Speed (GHz)
1.7 GHz
1.8 GHz
Video Card (integrated or expansion?)
Not specified
Integrated
Software
Office software (Microsoft Office 2019/365)
Microsoft Word 2016
Microsoft Word 2016
Antivirus software
Norton Antivirus
Norton Antivirus
Price
$ 1472
$ 1282
Works Cited
Amazon.com. (2020). 2020 HP 23 All-in-One Desktop Computer/ 23.8" FHD Touchscreen/Intel Hexa-Core i5-8400t Up to 3.3GHz/ 32GB DDR4 RAM/ 1TB HDD +1TB PCIE SSD/DVD/Bluetooth 4.2/ AC WiFi/Windows 10 Home. [online] Available at: https://www.amazon.com/HP-Computer-Touchscreen-Hexa-Core-Bluetooth/dp/B081RHNSQM/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=PC&qid=1578223931&refinements=p_89%3AHP%2Cp_n_operating_system_browse-bin%3A17702486011%2Cp_n_feature_thirteen_browse-bin%3A3078697011%2Cp_n_feature_five_browse-bin%3A13580788011&rnid=2257851011&s=pc&sr=1-4#productDetails [Accessed 20 Nov. 2019]..
"HP 4NN56AA#ABA Pavilion 24-Inch All-In-One Computer, Intel Core I5-9400T, 12 GB RAM, 512 GB Solid State Drive, Windows 10 (24-Xa0032, Black)". Amazon.Com, 2020, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SGH132Y/ref=psdc_13896603011_t1_B081RHNSQM. Accessed 1 July 2019.
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