comparison of computer systems

COMPARISON OF COMPUTER

SYSTEMSFor

Alex Schmidlapp

By

Diva Tech LLC

Lenora A Roberts

April 26, 2011

TABLE OF CONTENTS

System Case:

Motherboard

Power Supply

CPU Processor

Memory (RAM)

Video Card

Sound Card

CD/DVR

Hard Drives

Network Card

Monitor Keyboard Mouse Device Game Controller Printer Scanner Wireless Router Specifications and

Cost Comparison Chart Reasons for Each

Option

SYSTEM CASE

Low Cost System

Case NameUltra X-Blaster Black ATX Mid Tower Case

DescriptionMid Tower Computer Case

Motherboard SizeATX

Number of Fans2

Drive Bays4x external 5.25”, 1x external 3.5”,

5x external 3.5Price

$59.99

High Cost System

Case NameSilverstone FT20B Mid-Tower

DescriptionMid Tower Case

Motherboard SizeATX

Number of Fans1x 120mm, 3x 180mm

Drive Bays5x external 5.25” 5x internal 3.5”

Price$229.99

Provides housing and climate control for the systems main components

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2337810&CatId=1842








MOTHERBOARD

Low Cost Motherboard

NameASUS P8H67-M LE B3 Intel H67 Motherboard

DescriptionIntel H67, LGA1155

Form FactorMicro ATX

CPU SocketIntel LGA1155

RAM TypeDDR3

Driver Interface4x 3.0 SATA; 2x 6.0 SATA

Expansion Slots2-PCI; 1-PCIe X4; 1-PCIe X16

High Cost Motherboard

Name

Asus Rampage III Black Edition ROG Description

Intel LGA1366Form Factor

ATXCPU Socket

Intel LGA1366RAM Type

DDR3Driver Interface

SATA 3.0Gb/s Headers: 6 + 2 – ExternalSATA 6.0Gb/s Headers: 2

Expansion SlotsPCI Express Slots 2-X1; PCI Express Slots 4-X16

Price: $119.99


Price: $599.99


Power SupplyLow Cost SystemPS Name

DiabloTek PHD650 Description

ATX Power SupplySize

650WMB Connectors

20 & 4 PinsDrive Connectors

1x 4 pin P4; 1x 4-pin/8-pin; 1x- 4-pin floppy Expansion Slots

2x – 6pin PCI Express5x- 4-pin Peripheral

Price:$49.99


PS NameCorsair HX750W 750-Watt Modular

DescriptionATX Power Supply

Size750W

MB Connectors20 & 4 Pins

Drive Connectors1x 4 pin P4; 1x 4-pin/8-pin; 1x- 4-pin floppy

Expansion Slots4x – 6pin PCI Express

12x-SATA Power

High Cost System

Price:$149.99

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4668506

CPU Processor

Low Cost SystemCPU Name

Intel Core i3-2120 Description

3.30 GHz Dual Core 3MB L3 CacheCoresDual

CPU SocketH2 (LGA1155)

Speed3.3 GHz

32 or 64 Bit: 64bit

CPU NameIntel i7 970 processor

DescriptionCi7/3.20 GHz 6 Core; 12MB L3 Cache; 1 MB L2 Cache

Cores6

CPU SocketH2 (LGA1366)

SpeedCi7/3.3 GHz32 or 64 Bit:

32/64bit

Price:$144.99 Price:$599.99

High Cost System

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7295299&CatId=6983 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-

details.asp?EdpNo=6524805&CatId=4072

RAM

Low Cost System

RAM NameKingston Hyperblue 4GB

PC3-12800Description

4 GB DDR3-1600MHzSocket Type

DIMMSpeed

1600MHz

RAM NameCorsair Core i7 Dominator

PC12800 Description6GB DDR3 Socket Type

DIMMSpeed

1600 MHz

$54.99$209.99

High Cost System



Video CardLow Cost SystemNameSapphire 100283-3L

Radeon Description

ATI Radeon HD 5000 DirectX 11Slot Type

PCI Express 2.0Video memory

1 GB DDR5 Video Output

DVI; SDMI

Name EVGA 01G-P3-1563-AR

GeForce GTX 560 Description

NVIDIA GeForce 500 Series GTX 560 Direct X

11Superclocked Slot Type

PCI Express 2.0Video memory

GDDR5Video Output

Dual DVI; HDMI

High Cost System

Price: $99.99


Price: $269.99


Sound CardLow Cost System

High Cost System

Card Name Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi

PCIe Description

PCI Express Sound CardSlot Type

PCI ExpressI/O Ports

Line In; Mic In; Speaker Out; Optical Out/In

Price:$54.99

Card Name Creative Labs SB X-Fi Titanium

fatality champDescription

PCI 7.1 Express Sound CardSlot Type

PCI ExpressI/O Ports

Line In; Mic In; Speaker Out; Optical Out/In; AND_EXT; DID_EXT

Price:$179.99



Hard Disk Drive(s)

Low Cost System

High Cost System

Drive NameSeagate ST3750525AS Barracuda 7200.12Description750 GB 7200.12 Hard DriveSize3.5”Speed7200 RPMInterface TypeSATA

Drive NameSeagate ST33000651AS Barracuda XT Hard Dr Description3TB, 3.5", SATA 6Gbps, 7200 RPM, 64MBSize3.5”Speed7200RPMInterface TypeSATA

$49.99

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=57012&csid=_21

$239.99http://www.tigerdirect.com/

applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=61375

CD/DVD

Low Cost System

High Cost System

Drive NameAsus DRW-22B3S/BLK/G/AS

Description22x Internal CD/DVD Drive

SpeedDVD 22x/8x/6x/12x/12x

CD 48x/24xInterface TypeE-IDE(PATA)

Drive NameLite-On iHBS112-29

Description12X 3D Internal Blu-Ray

Writer Speed

BD-R SL 12X, BD-R DL 8X, BD-RE SL/DL 2X, DVD±R

16X, DVD-RAM 12X, DVD+RW 8X, DVD-RW 6X,

CD-R 48X, CD-RW 24XInterface Type

SATA

Price: $29.99


Price: $119.99


Network Card (NIC)

Low Cost System High Cost System

Drive NameIntel Pro/1000 PT

ConnectorRJ-45Speed

Up to 1000MbpsInterface Type

PCI Express

Drive NamePRO/1000 PTQuadPort Bulk

ConnectorEthernet 10Base-T/100Base-

T-RJ-45Speed

Up to 1000MbpsInterface Type

PCI Expess

$34.99 $449.99



LCD Monitor

Monitor NameAsus VH222HP 21.5” LCD

Screen Size21.5”

Refresh Rate50~75 Hz

Interface TypeD-Sub, DVI, HDMI

Max Resolution/Response Time1920 x 1080 & 5ms

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236067

$149.99

Low Cost System

Monitor NameVG236H 23” 1920 x 1080 Swivel/Adjustable

Screen Size23"

Refresh RateHorizontal: Analog: 24 - 140 KHz, Digital: 24

- 83 KHz Vertical: Analog: 50 - 122 Hz, Digital: 50 - 85

HzInterface TypeDVI-D, HDMI

Max Resolution/Response Time1920 x 1080 & 2ms(GTG)

High Cost System

$499.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236092&Tpk=VG236H

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Keyboard and Mouse


Drive NameGearhead KBL5925W Wireless Keyboard

and Laser MouseConnection Type

WirelessTracking Method

LaserKeyboard Type

MultimediaAdditional Ports

None

Drive NameVP6341 Wireless Media

Keyboard with Remote/Mouse Connection Type

WirelessTracking Method

LaserKeyboard Type

MultimediaAdditional Ports

None

$39.99



$219.99

Game Controllers

Drive NameLogitech Attack 3 Eleven

Button JoystickConnection Type

USBButtons

11Hand Orientation

AmbidextrousPowerUSB

$16.99


Drive NameSaitek Pro Flight Yoke System

Connection TypeUSB 2.0Buttons

14Hand Orientation

AmbidextrousPowerUSB

$131.99



High Cost System Low Cost System

Printer NameHP Officejet Pro 8500 CB023A

DPIUp to 1200 x 1200 DPI (Black) Up to

4800 x 1200 Optimized DPI (Color)Pages Per Minute

Up to 28Connection Type

Ethernet ,USB, RJ-11, PictBridge, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g

Processor Speed384 MHzMemory64 MB

Printer NameHP CB025A#B1H 8500 Officejet

DPIUp to 1200 x 1200 DPI (Black) Up to

4800 x 1200 Optimized DPI (Color)Pages Per Minute

34-35 ppmConnection Type

Ethernet USB RJ-11Processor Speed

384 MHzMemory65 MB

Printer


$169.99 $499.99


Scanner

Printer NameXerox 515 XDM5155D-WU Documate Document

Scanner.Resolution/DPI

600 dpiPages Per Minute

Black & White, 200 dpi 15 ppmColor, 150 dpi 15 ppm

Connection TypeUSB

Processor SpeedPentium® IV or equivalent processor

Memory 512MB of RAM

None purchased for this system



$279.99

Wireless Router

Printer NameNetgear WNDR3700 RangeMax

Wireless-NWan

1 x 10/100/1000M Lan

4 x 10/100/1000M Connection Type

5 (1 WAN, 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports Power

680 MHzCertification

WPA/WPA2 - PSK and WPA/WPA2 Enterprise

None purchased for this system


http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5216410&csid=ITD&body=MAIN#productresources

Price $139.99

Software

Windows 7 Home Edition 32bit OS for $99.99

Description Price

Microsoft Home and Student Edition 2010

$99.99

$99.99


Description Price

Nero 10 Multimedia Suite Platinum HD

NOVA Development FWKT Photo Explosion Deluxe

Windows 7 Professional 32-bit OS

Microsoft Home/Student Edition 2010

$119.99

$84.99

$49.99

$139.99

Price: $198.98

Price: $394.96

http://www.microsoft.com

http://www.nero.com/enu/nero10-overview.htmlhttp://www.novadevelopment.com/

Low-End (Low Cost):Recommended Computer ConfigurationHardware: Cost Description of ComponentSystem Case $ 59.99 Ultra X-Blaster ATX Mid-Tower CaseMotherboard $ 99.99 ASUS P8H67-M LE B3 Intel H67 Motherboard Power Supply $ 49.99 Diablo Tek PHD650 CPU (Processor) $ 144.99 Intel Core i3-2120RAM $ 54.99 Kingston Hyperblue 4GB PC3-12800

Video Card $ 99.99 Sapphire 100283-3L Radeon HD 5770 Video Card Sound Card $ 54.99 Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi PCIe

Hard Disk Drives $ 49.99 ST3750525AS Barracuda 7200.12 Hard DriveCD/DVR $ 29.99 Asus DRW-22B3S/BLK/G/AS 22x Internal Network Card $ 34.99 Intel Pro/1000 PT Desktop Gigabyte Adapter Monitor $ 149.99 Asus VH222HP 21.5” LCD Keyboard $ 39.99 Gearhead KBL5925W Wireless Keyboard and Laser MouseGame Controller $ 16.99 Logitech Attack 3 Eleven Joysstick

Printer $ 199.99 HP Officejet Pro 8500 CB023ASubtotal Cost $ 1,086.86

Software:Microsoft OS Windows 7 Home $ 99.99 Windows 7 Home Edition 32bit OS Microsoft Office 2010 For Home Use $ 99.99 Low-End Version Professional

Subtotal Cost $ 199.98

Total Cost $ 1,286.84

High-Cost SystemHardware: Cost Description of ItemSystem Case $229.99 Silverstone FT02B Motherboard $599.99 Asus Rampage III Black Edition ROG Power Supply $149.99 Corsair HX750W 750-Watt Modular CPU (Processor) $599.99 Intel i7 970 processor RAM $209.99 Corsair Core i7 Dominator 6GB PC12800 DDR3Video Card $269.99 EVGA 01G-P3-1563-AR GeForce GTX 560 Sound Card $179.99 Creative Labs SB X-Fi titanium Fatality ChampHard Drives $239.99 Seagate ST33000651AS Barracuda XT Hard Drive CD/DVR $119.99 Lite-On iHBS112-29 12X 3D Internal Blu-Ray WriterNetwork Card $449.99 PRO/1000 PTQuadPort BulkMonitor $499.99 VG236H 23” 1920 x 1080 Swivel/Adjustable Keyboard $219.99 VP6341 Wireless Media Keyboard with Remote/MouseGame Controller $131.99 Saitek Pro Flight Yoke System Printer $499.99 HP CB025A#B1H 8500 OfficejetScanner $279.99 Xerox 515 XDM5155D-WU Documate Document ScannerWireless Router $139.99 Netgear WNDR3700 Range max Wireless-N Gigabit Router

Subtotal Cost $4,821.84

Software:Windows 7 Professional 32-bit OS $139.99Windows 7 Professional 32-bit OSMicrosoft Home/Student Edition 2010 $119.99Microsoft Home and Student Edition 2010 Photo Management $49.99NOVA Development FWKT Photo Explosion Deluxe DVD Movie Mgmt $84.99Nero 10 Multimedia Suite Platinum HD

Subtotal Cost $394.96

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RECOMMENDATIONLow-End System High-End

SystemOverall Advantages The obvious advantage for the low cost system is

the fact that it is a capable, powerful combination of hardware that is very easy on your budget.

Overall DisadvantagesThe disadvantages of this system is that it is a

minimum performance system and may need to be upgraded much sooner and more often. Although this hardware is not expensive now, it may require an substantial investment so those contingencies

should also be taken into account but will be unknown for now.

RecommendationAgain, this system is a capable combination of

hardware that will exceed your computing needs. The drawback is only that you have no way of

calculating your futuristic needs and it may cost you more on the back end.

Overall Advantages The advantage of the high cost system is that it can

accommodate upgrades but will not need to be upgraded as quickly or as often. This system is high

power and high performance and will supersede even the most complex needs.

Overall DisadvantagesThe disadvantage of this combination of hardware is that it is very expensive. This particular setup will strain your

proposed budgetary guidelines.

RecommendationThis system is costly but is full of features and jam-

packed with extras. If you would like to be on the fast track with your technology then this is the system for

you.

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