Lesson 3 Topic 3 Computer Performance

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  Microsoft Digital Literacy - IT Basics, Internet & Productivity Programs - Lesson 3 Topic 3 Computer Performance
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  Microsoft Digital Literacy - IT Basics, Internet & Productivity Programs - Lesson 3 Topic 3 Computer Performance

  Computer Performance
  * Lesson 3 - COMPUTER PERFORMANCE AND FEATURES 3.3 -
  COMPUTER PERFORMANCE [1] Computer Performance
  
  Whether you use your computer for business or for personal use, it is
  important that your computer perform efficiently. However, performance does
  not depend on a single factor. The following table lists some of the
  important factors that affect the overall performance of the computer.
  Scroll down to read each description.
  
  CPU speed
  
  The CPU is the brain of the computer and its speed is an important
  factor that affects the overall performance of the computer. The CPU speed
  is the rate at which the CPU can perform a task, such as moving data to and
  from RAM, or performing a numerical calculation. If you have two computers
  that are identical except for the CPU speed, the computer with the faster
  CPU completes a task more quickly.
  
  [CPU speed]
  
  Hard disk factors
  
  Hard disks differ in storage capacities as well as their speed of data
  storage and retrieval. If the speed of data retrieval is fast, the computer
  takes less time to start and to load programs. Additionally, the speed and
  size of the hard disk play an important role when a program needs to
  process large volumes of data.
  
  [Hard disk factors]
  
  RAM
  
  The speed of retrieving data stored on RAM is very fast and for this
  reason the computer uses it to store the information that is currently in
  use. If the amount of RAM is large enough to hold all of the information in
  use, this can result in faster computer performance. The RAM speed and the
  amount of RAM are important factors in personal computer performance. When
  there is not enough RAM in a computer, the computer slows down or fails to
  function properly.
  
  [RAM]
  
  
  
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