CET751

Lab Assignment Two

Name  Cliff De Long____________________

 

 

  1. List the steps needed from the start button to access and check resource allocation for a floppy drive.
    From the start button on my computer (W2K Server)  Start-Programs-Accessories-System Tools-System Information-Hardware Resources



 

  1. From the start button list the steps necessary to display resources for all devices on your computer.
    From the start button on my computer (W2K Server)  Start-Programs-Administrative Tools-Computer Management-System Information-Hardware Resources and then (DMA,I/O, IRQ) folders.

 

 

The answers for these questions can be found at http://www.tomshardware.com.

 

Based on the “El cheapo” article, which of the two featured CPUs was recommended?  When compared directly with the more expensive Intel Celeron 1300, the new Duron shows significantly higher performance.

 

  1. What has AMD done with its “model rating” (found in Pentium 4/2200 vs. Athlon XP 2000+ )?

 

Scaled their actual vs advertised processor speeds to a Comparison against the P4  call it “XP”



 

  1. Based on “A New Lease On Life - How To Make Your PC 5 Times Faster “, list the two inexpensive recommended upgrades?

 


A glance at the chart reveals it all - in order to improve office performance, all you need is a faster processor and more RAM.

 

 

  1. What is the recommendation in the article “Pentium 4 Systems -To Buy or Not To Buy / To Cry Or Not to Cry  under the consumer section?

 

I guess it is pretty obvious that the purchase of a Pentium 4 system for $1600 is one of the least sensible things you could do with that amount of money.

 

Well, firstly I have to repeat myself for the 10,000th time, reminding you that systems with AMD's Athlon or Duron processors are the best you can get for your money right now.

 

 

  1. In the article Do-It-Yourself PC System - Part 1:CPU & Motherboard  what is the recommended motherboard, CPU, and hard disk drive?

 

Motherboard

Asus A7V, Socket A, VIA KT133 chipset

$145.00

CPU

AMD Athlon 800MHz (overclockable to 1000MHz)

$109.00

Hard Disk

IBM DTLA-307030, UltraATA/100, 30GB, 7200RPM

$149.00

 

 

  1. In the article Backup Masters:Three Streamers at 10, 50 and 100 GB  which device is the top choice, and explain the drawback of the USB device?

 

Kind of ignores DVD/RAM and DLT doesn’t he?

 

Seagate's Viper 200 is definitely the best, offering the highest capacity and best performance for backups.

 

Slower than dogmeat…