WEEK 4

Computer Systems
Servicing NCII (G11)
(Learning Activity)
 “SYSTEM SPECIFICATION”

INFORMATION SHEET 1.1-2

Systems’ Specification

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After reading this INFORMATION SHEET, YOU MUST be able to:

1. Identify the computer’s system specifications.
2. Know the different method in getting system’s information.

INTRODUCTION
The hardware specifications of a computer will vary depending on what an
individual user will be doing with it. A person that wants to use their computer for
graphically intense games or video editing will need a totally different
configuration than somebody that just wants to browse the Internet and type word
documents.
When reviewing a computer specification, the most important components to take
account of are the processor, the amount of RAM and the size of the hard drive
as these are central to the overall capability of the system. If it is planned to use
specialized programs for students with special needs (e.g., scan/read software), it is
advisable to purchase a suitable specification computer to meet the system
requirements for these programs.

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION
The specification or ‘spec’ is a list of the key components that make up the
computer. It is provided by retailers to help buyers decide which PC, and which
combination of features, they need. When buying a PC, it is important to start by
deciding what it is you want the PC to do. This then informs what specification you
actually need.
When reviewing a computer specification, the most important components to take
account of are the processor, the amount of RAM and the size of the hard drive
as these are central to the overall capability of the system. If it is planned to use
specialized programs for students with special needs (e.g., scan/read software), it
is advisable to purchase a suitable specification computer to meet the system
requirements for these programs.
Understanding A Specification
 Purchasing Considerations
Consider the following points when purchasing PCs
• What is the intended use of the PC and will the chosen specification
fulfil these aims?
• Is the PC compatible with existing computer equipment and
software?
• Is the technical support service satisfactory?
• A minimum 3 year warranty including next business day (NBD)
onsite, including full parts and labor is recommended

• Will added peripherals be required such as headphones, optical and

mice?
• Easy access of multiple USB ports.
• Operating System licensing options.

The hardware specifications of a computer will vary depending on what

an individual user will be doing with it. A person that wants to use their
computer for graphically intense games or video editing will need a totally
different configuration than somebody that just wants to browse the
Internet and type word documents. Take a look at this advertisement
that was copied from an online store.
Compone Specification
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CPU Intel® Socket 1150 for 4th Generation Core™
i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron®
Processors
Supports Intel® 22 nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support
depends on the CPU types.
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
Chipset Intel® H81

Memory 2 x DIMM, Max. 16GB, DDR3 1600/1333/1066

MHz Non-
ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the
 physical characteristics of individual CPUs.

* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL

(Qualified Vendors Lists).
* Due to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR3 1600
MHz and higher memory modules on XMP mode
will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3
1600 Mhz.
Graphic Integrated Graphics Processor
Multi-VGA output support : DVI/RGB ports
- Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x
1200 @ 60 Hz
- Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1200
@ 60 Hz Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video,
Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™
Expansion
Slots 1 x PCIe
x16
2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
Storage Intel® H81 chipset :
2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), yellow
2 x SATA 3Gb/s port(s), dark brown,
Supports Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel®
Smart Connect Technology *1

LAN Realtek® 8111G, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)

Audio
Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio
CODEC
*2
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming,
Front Panel Jack-retasking
USB Ports 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue)
6 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, black, 4 at mid-
board)

Operating Windows® 8.1

System Windows® 8
Support Windows® 7
Back 1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse
I/O (green)
Ports 1 x DVI
1 x D-Sub
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue)
 2 x USB 2.0
1 x Parallel
port(s) 3 x
Audio jack(s)
Internal I/O
Ports

2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4

USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x COM port(s) connector(s) 2 x SATA 6Gb/s
connector(s) 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
1 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin) 1 x
S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 1 x 4-pin
ATX 12V Power connector(s) 1 x Front panel
connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP) 1 x
Internal speaker connector(s)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) Accessories
User's manual
I/O Shield
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
Form uATX Form Factor
Factor 8.9 inch x 7.2 inch ( 22.6 cm x 18.3 cm )

What is system information?

System Information shows details about your computer's hardware
configuration, computer components, and software, including drivers.
System Information lists categories in the left pane and details about
each category in the right pane. The categories include:
 System Summary. Displays general information about your
computer and the operating system, such as the computer name
and manufacturer, the type of basic input/output system (BIOS)
your computer uses, and the amount of memory that's installed
 Hardware Resources. Displays advanced details about your
computer's hardware, and is intended for IT professionals.
 \
Components. Displays information about disk drives, sound
devices, modems, and other components installed on your
computer.

 Software Environment. Displays information

about drivers, network connections, and other
program-related details.
o System Drivers
o Environment Variables
o Print Jobs
o Network Connections
o Running Tasks
o Loaded Modules
o Services
o Program Groups
o Startup Programs
o OLE Programs
o Windows Error Reporting

Other method of viewing system information of a computer

Using DirectX diagnostic tool
How to use dxdiag.exe?
1. Click start button > Choose run > then type dxdiag.exe > Press enter

Using msinfo32.exe diagnostic tool

How to use msinfo.exe?
 1. Click start button > Choose run > then type dxdiag.exe > Press
enter

Image 2: msinfo32.exe

Using speccy
It is an advance freeware application for displaying information of a
computer.

How to use Speccy?

1. Download the application at https://www.piriform.com/speccy
2. Install your computer.
3. Run the program.
 Image 3: Speccy Interface

EXAMPLE HARDWARE SPECIFICATION

Processor Specification
Intel® Core™ i7-6950X Processor Extreme Edition
(25M Cache, up to 3.50 GHz)

Processor Number i7-6950X

Launch Date Q2'16

Lithography 14 nm

Recommended Customer Price Php 82704 – Php 83664 as of

October 6, 2016

# of Cores 10

# of Threads 20

Processor Base Frequency 3.00 GHz

Max Turbo Frequency 3.50 GHz

Cache 25 MB

Intel® Turbo Boost Max 4.00 GHz

Technology

3.0 Frequency
TDP 140 W

Max Memory Size (dependent 128 GB

on memory type)

Memory Types DDR4 2400/2133

Sockets Supported FCLGA2011-3

MOTHERBOARD SPECIFICATION

Brand Gigabyte GA-X99-Ultra Gaming

CPU 1. Support for Intel®

Core™ i7 processors in
the LGA2011-3 package
2. L3 cache varies with CPU

(Please refer "CPU Support List" for

more information.)
Chipset 1. Intel® X99 Express Chipset

Memory 1. 8 x DDR4 DIMM sockets

supporting up to 128 GB of
system memory
* Support for up to 256 GB of
system memory when using
Registered DIMMs.
* Due to a Windows 32-bit
operating system limitation,
when more than 4 GB of
physical memory is installed,
the actual memory size
displayed will be less than the
size of the physical memory
installed.
2. 4 channel memory architecture
3. Support for DDR4 3600(OC) /
3400(OC) / 3333(O.C.) /
3200(O.C.)
/ 3000(O.C.) / 2800(O.C.) /
2666(O.C.) / 2400(O.C.) /
2133 MHz
memory modules
4. Support for non-ECC Un-
buffered DIMM
1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory
modules
5. Support for Registered DIMM
1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx4/2Rx4
memory modules (operate in
non-ECC mode)
 6. Support for Extreme Memory
Profile (XMP) memory
modules

(Please refer "Memory Support

List" for more information.)

Audio 1. Realtek® ALC1150 codec

2. High Definition
Audio 3. 2/4/5.1/7.1-
channel
4. Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN 1. 1 x Intel® GbE LAN
chip (10/100/1000
Mbit) (LAN1)
2. 1 x Killer™ E2500 LAN
chip (10/100/1000
Mbit) (LAN2)
* Teaming is not supported.

Expansion Slots 1. 2 x PCI Express x16 slots,

running at x16 (PCIEX16_1,
PCIEX16_2)
* For optimum performance,
if only one PCI Express
graphics card is to be
installed, be sure to install it
in the PCIEX16_1 slot; if you
are installing two PCI Express
graphics cards, it is
recommended that you install
them in the PCIEX16_1 and
PCIEX16_2 slots.
* When an i7-5820K or i7-
6800K CPU is installed, the
PCIEX16_2 slot operates at up
to x8 mode.
2. 2 x PCI Express x16 slots,
running at x8 (PCIEX8_1,
PCIEX8_2)
* The PCIEX8_1 slot shares
bandwidth with the PCIEX16_1
slot and the PCIEX8_2 slot
shares bandwidth with the
PCIEX16_2 slot. When the
PCIEX8_1/PCIEX8_2 slot is
populated, the
PCIEX16_1/PCIEX16_2 slot
operates at up to x8 mode.
* When an i7-5820K or i7-
6800K CPU is installed, the
PCIEX8_2 slot becomes
unavailable.
(All of the PCI Express x16 slots
conform to PCI Express 3.0
standard.)
3. 1 x PCI Express x1 slot
 (The PCI Express x1 slot
conforms to PCI Express 2.0
standard.)
4. 1 x M.2 Socket 1 connector for
the wireless communication
module (M2_WIFI)

Multi-Graphics 1. Support for NVIDIA®

Technology Quad-GPU SLI™ and 3-
Way/2-Way NVIDIA®
SLI™ technologies
2. Support for AMD Quad-
GPU CrossFireX™ and 3-
Way/2-Way AMD
CrossFire™ technologies
Storage Interface Chipset:

1. 1 x SATA Express connector

2. 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
(SATA3 0~5), supporting
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and
RAID 10
3. 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
(sSATA3 0~3), supporting IDE
and AHCI modes only
(An operating system installed
on the SATA3 0~5 ports
cannot be used on the sSATA
0~3 ports.)
4. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3,
M key, type
2242/2260/2280/22110 PCIe
x4/x2 SSD support)
5. 1 x U.2 connector
* When an i7-5820K or i7-
6800K CPU is installed, the
U.2 connector becomes
unavailable.
USB Chipset+Intel® USB 3.1
controller:

1. 1 x USB Type-C™ port on the

back panel, with USB 3.1
support
2. 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A port (red)
on the back panel

Chipset+2 Renesas® USB 3.0

Hubs:

1. 8 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports

on the back panel, 4 ports
available through the
internal USB headers)
I/O Controller 1. iTE® I/O Controller Chip

H/W Monitoring 1. System voltage detection

2. CPU/System/Chipset
temperature detection
3. CPU/CPU OPT/System fan
(pump) speed detection
4. CPU/System/Chipset
overheating warning
5. CPU/CPU OPT/System fan
(pump) fail warning
6. CPU/CPU OPT/System fan
(pump) speed control
* Whether the fan speed control
function is supported will
depend on the fan (pump)
you install.
BIOS 1. 2 x 128 Mbit flash
2. Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
3. Support for DualBIOS™
4. Support for Q-Flash Plus
* The USB flash drive used must
be a USB 2.0 flash drive.
5. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM
2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0

Unique Features 1. Support for APP Center

* Available applications in APP
Center may vary by
motherboard model.
Supported functions of each
application may also vary
depending on motherboard
specifications.
3D OSD @BIOS
Ambient LED AutoGreen BIOS
Setup
Color Temperature Cloud
Station EasyTune
Easy RAID Fast Boot
ON/OFF Charge
Platform Power Management
Smart TimeLock
Smart Keyboard

MEMORY SPECIFICATION

Part Number HX430C15PB3K4/64

Data Rate /Frequency DDR4 , 3000MHz

Memory Size 64GB
Price Php 19200.00

Summary Aluminum heat spreader in

fierce new look - The new
dense heat spreader in black
aluminum provides greater
heat dissipation to optimize
reliability.
 Extreme DDR4 performance -
HyperX Predator
DDR4
complements Intel’s 6 and 8
core processors for faster
video editing,
3D rendering, AI processing
and of

course, gaming.
Optimized for Intel 9 Series
chipset and X79 motherboards
- Designed for compatibility
and highest performance for
Intel Core i7 HEDT processors
along with the 100 Series
Chipset and X99
motherboards.
Hand-tuned profiles let users
easily overclock and attain
higher performing frequencies
and lower timings.
Lower power consumption
than DDR3 - At 1.35V it takes
full advantage of the power
efficiency brought by DDR4,
less power draw results in less
heat and higher reliability.

STORAGE DEVICE
Brand Crucial MX300 1TB SATA 2.5"
7mm (with 9.5mm adapter)
Internal SSD
CT1050MX300SSD1
Form Factor 2.5-inch internal SSD
Capacity 1 TB
SATA Interface SATA 6.0Gb/s
Price Php 11, 664

Summary Sequential reads/writes up to

530 / 510 MB/s on all file types
Random reads/writes up to
92K / 83K on all file types
Over 90x more energy efficient
than a typical hard Drive
Accelerated by micron 3D
NAND technology
Dynamic Write acceleration
delivers
 faster saves and file transfers

MONITOR SPECIFICATION

Model No. LU28E590DS/ZA

Monitor Size 28" Monitor with High Glossy
Finish
Resolution 3840 x 2160
Static Contrast Ratio 1,000:1
Power Supply Type AC 100-240V

Color Support 1 billion

Price Php 17712.00
Summary The Samsung UE590 UHD
monitor offers PC viewing,
gaming and more, all in
stunning Ultra HD picture
quality. With resolution that's
four times higher than Full
HD, this ultra high-definition
(UHD) monitor delivers
stunning images that use a
staggering 8 million pixels for
unparalleled realism. Enjoy the
latest 4K content with incredible
lifelike detail that makes you
feel like you're actually there.

KEYBOARD

Brand Name Corsair K95 RGB

Price Php 9,120.00
Summary Mechanical
keyboard
with customizable
per-key backlighting. Stylish
aluminum
design. Detachable
wrist rest. Dozens of
programmable
options.
Customizable lighting modes.

High price. No USB pass-

through connection.

The Corsair K95 RGB

improves upon one of the best
mechanical gaming keyboards
out there, with greater
customization and a rainbow
of colors.

GRAPHICS CARD

Brand Name XFX Radeon R9 380X (R9-

380X- 4DF5) 4096MB PCIe Gen
3.0
GPU Model Radeon R9 380X
Memory 4096MB
Bus Type PCIe Gen 3.0
System Type Desktop

The given specification written on this information is based on intel core

7th generation technology. It is recommended if you are looking for a
greater and most advanced technology, but this is quite expensive. It
costs you thousands of pesos in order to obtain this great performance.

However, if you are an internet user, small business owner, or just a

simply home pc owner using the mentioned specifications are not
suitable to an end-user like you. A dual core processor with 4gb memory
is practically suggested.

Multimedia editors, graphics designers and hard-core gamers are

suggested to run-in high-speed computers. Quad core to eight core CPUs
with 8 to 16 GB memory, high end graphic cards and 24-inch monitor
are fairly enough to apply some difficult effects and play most high-end
games.

Computer specifications depend in different needs of every users, what

 exactly they do, what are they trying to do, and what are the different
purposes. You don’t need to buy high end PC if you don’t need high
performing computer, try to purchase a PC based on the specification
you need.

The given specification written on this information is based on intel core 7th generation
technology. It is recommended if you are looking for a greater and most advanced technology,
but this is quite expensive. It costs you thousands of pesos in order to obtain this great
performance.

However, if you are an internet user, small business owner, or just a simply home pc owner
using the mentioned specifications are not suitable to an end-user like you. A dual core
processor with 4gb memory is practically suggested.

Multimedia editors, graphics designers and hard-core gamers are suggested to run-in high-
speed computers. Quad core to eight core CPUs with 8 to 16 GB memory, high end graphic
cards and 24-inch monitor are fairly enough to apply some difficult effects and play most
high-end games.

Computer specifications depend in different needs of every users, what exactly they do, what
are they trying to do, and what are the different purposes. You don’t need to buy high end PC
if you don’t need high performing computer, try to purchase a PC based on the specification
you need

SAMPLE SUMMARY FORM

SPECIFICATION SUMMARY

Name of VMComputer
Computer
Location Computer Laboratory
Date May 28, 2019
COMPONENTS SPECIFICATION QUANTI PRICE
TY
Operating Windows 10 Pro 1
System
CPU Intel Core i3 4th gen 1
RAM DDR3 Module 8GB 2
Motherboard ASUSTeK 1

COMPUTER INC.
Model H81M-D
(SOCKET 1150)
Graphics Intel HD Graphics N/A
4400
Storage Seagate 500 GB 2
Optical Drive Samsung Multi 1
Recorder
Audio Realtek High 1
Definition Audio
Mouse Logitech 1
Monitor Samsung 23” 1
Power supply 600 Watts, INTEX 1
unit
Network Realtek PCIe GbE 1
Family Controller

Prepared by

Form 1.1-2
Specification Summary
NAME OF
COMPUTER
LOCATION
DATE

COMPONENTS SPECIFICATION QUANTI PRICE

TY

Prepared by

TERMS

Launch Date The date the product was first introduced.

Lithography Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology
used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is
reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of
features built on the semiconductor
Recommended Recommended Customer Price (RCP) is pricing
Customer Price guidance only for Intel products. Prices are for direct
Intel customers, typically represent 1,000-unit
 purchase quantities, and are subject to change
without notice. Prices may vary for other package
types and shipment quantities. If sold in bulk, price
represents individual unit. Listing of RCP does not
constitute a formal pricing offer from Intel.
Number of Core Cores is a hardware term that describes the number
of independent central processing units in a single
computing component (die or chip).
Thread A Thread, or thread of execution, is a software term
for the basic ordered sequence of instructions that
can be passed through or processed by a single CPU
core.
Processor Base Processor Base Frequency describes the rate at which
Frequency the processor's transistors open and close. The
processor base frequency is the operating point
where TDP is defined. Frequency is measured in
gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
Max turbo Max turbo frequency is the maximum single core
frequency frequency at which the processor is capable of
operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology.
Frequency is measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion
cycles per second.
Cache CPU Cache is an area of fast memory located on the
processor. Intel® Smart Cache refers to the
architecture that allows all cores to dynamically share
access to the last level cache
Intel® Turbo Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 identifies
Boost Max the best performing core(s) on a processor and
Technology 3.0 provides increased performance on those cores
through increasing frequency as needed by taking
advantage of power and thermal headroom.
Intel® Turbo Boost
Max Technology 3.0 frequency is the clock frequency
of the CPU when running in this mode.
TDP Thermal Design Power (TDP) represents the average
power, in watts, the processor dissipates when operating at
Base Frequency with all cores active under an Intel-defined,
high-complexity workload. Refer to Datasheet for thermal
solution requirements.
Max memory size Max memory size refers to the
maximum memory capacity (in GB) supported by the
processor

SELF CHECK

Name:
Date:

I. Direction: Encircle the best answer. If you chose the wrong

answer, don’t fight for it, instead let go and moved on, or else
you’ll get hurt. Don’t play with questionnaire, it did nothing to
you. Answer according to your mind and heart’s content and pray
that this test will love you back.


STRICTLY NO ERASURE!

1. It allows you to play movie using optical disc.

A. Blu-ray player & SuperMulti DVD burner

B. Graphics Card
C. Sound Card
D. Monitors

2. These cards are installed inside a PC and are responsible

for determining the quality of the audio and visuals
(graphics and video) output by the computer.
A. Graphics And Sound Card
B. CD or DVD Drives
C. Blu-ray player & SuperMulti DVD burner
D. Speakers And Headphones

3. It allows a computer to be connected to a network.

A. Speakers And Headphones

B. Graphics And Sound Card
C. LAN Card
D. Memory or RAM
4. Displays general information about your computer and
the operating system, such as the computer name and
manufacturer, the type of basic input/output system
(BIOS) your computer uses, and the amount of memory
that's installed.

A. System Summary
B. Software environment
C. Hardware Resources
D. D. Components

5. Displays information about drivers, network connections,

and other program-related details.
 A. System Summary
B. Software environment
C. Hardware Resources
6. Displays advance details about your computer’s
hardware, and is intended for IT professionals.
A. System Summary
B. Software environment
C. Hardware Resources
D. Components
7. Displays information about disk drives, sound devices,
modems, and other components installed on your
computer.
A. System Summary
B. Software environment
C. Hardware Resources
D. Components
8. A list of the key components that make up the computer.
A. Components
B. Software environment
C. Specification

9. It stores the applications and programs that run on the

PC, as well as any work created by users.
A. RAM
B. Operating System
C. Hard Drive
D. Processors

10. It is the ‘brain’ of the computer and controls most

of the work done.
A. RAM
B. Operating System
C. Hard Drive
D. Processors