Download - 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
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5633705&CatId=1520
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
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7343086&CatId=6977
Price: $599.99
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=140599&CatId=4070
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
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4252528&CatId=1483
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
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7025846&CatId=4534
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6044637&CatId=4331
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
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5660536
Price: $269.99
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7191453&CatId=3585
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
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3594531&CatId=2771
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3988132&CatId=2771
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
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=140649
Price: $119.99
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6476462
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
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3116960
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4675156&CatId=2380
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
Low Cost System High Cost System
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
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5619467
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=189713
$219.99
Game Controllers
Drive NameLogitech Attack 3 Eleven
Button JoystickConnection Type
USBButtons
11Hand Orientation
AmbidextrousPowerUSB
$16.99
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=987129&csid=_21
Drive NameSaitek Pro Flight Yoke System
Connection TypeUSB 2.0Buttons
14Hand Orientation
AmbidextrousPowerUSB
$131.99
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3222613&csid=_21
Low Cost System High Cost System
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
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4438014&CatId=2709
$169.99 $499.99
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4438026&csid=_23
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
Low Cost System High Cost System
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6446711&CatId=4463
$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
Low Cost System High Cost 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
Low Cost System High Cost System
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.