Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Data Storage and PCs

By Shannon Swithet

If you are planning to buy PCs, the first two things that you should find out is its data storage and processors. You may also inquire about the peripherals and the monitors as well. However, you should give stress your inquiries more on the two. These, after all, make a computer.

Speed is the main characteristic you should find in a processor; its ability to process data fast. With a computer that has a high speed processor, you can do many tasks in your computer at the same time. If you have a slow one, you may even have problems with the internet. There are also many video and audio functions that your processor cannot comply if it is slow.

The data storage is where the gigabytes of information entered into the PCs are stored. It should be secure enough from any element that can affect the data and render it no longer retrievable and damaged. Otherwise, all this valuable information could be just be lost in a matter of time, something that can spell real trouble for computer users.

There are different types of data storage. One uses discs as the medium that holds the data. Many PCs have enclosed discs that can handle hundreds of gigabytes of information. Those that are used for big offices to store business-related information can actually handle even more, sometimes thousands of gigabytes.

Microchips have also been used many times to store data, making these into mini data storage. This type of memory is usually installed in laptop PCs and other such gadgets. Other storage devices such as the USB also have this. However, it does have limits on how much data it can hold.

With the advent of digital entertainment, such as videos and audios, people have been demanding for computers that have bigger data storage for saving their movies and music. To satisfy such demand, makers of PCs have manufactures types that can store thousands of gigabytes while making the graphics and audio more powerful for entertainment and gaming purposes.

PCs are being designed nowadays with power usage in mind, as well as for convenience and entertainment. CPUs, however, are being made smaller. Many people still opt for those with bigger monitors for easy viewing. The result is that one can easily see the peripherals but not the more important feature, which is the CPU.

The memory size of data storage has a bearing on the prices of PCs. It would be wise to buy a computer with an average memory size. However, if the intention is to build a soft library of different digital file types, then purchasing one that has more than hundred gigabytes of memory is advisable. - 22787

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