Unit 2 D2

2011 Intel i7 with 580 gtx graphics

The only negative point of this computer system is the low score it received in the hardware tests, the score received was 18.

-Primary partition capacity: 932 GB

-Drive write speed: 143 MB/s

This could be replaced in order to increase the overall Nova Bench score of the computer system. 

All of the components of this computer system scored well, however the hardware tests did not go so well, and if this was replaced, the computer systems performance would get better.

If the hardware of this computer system was improved it would reduce the occurrence of faults. The hardware would function with no issues and using the computer system would be much easier if the hardware tests score was higher.

Less time would be wasted replacing hardware and attempting to fix hardware if the hardware was replaced.

For the second computer system I chose you could install a better processor to make the computer run smoother and more efficiently.

Also you could install a better Graphics Card to make the graphics run better on the computer which would make more frames per second.

You could change the RAM so that it would operate faster, would just need to buy one which could hold more MB.

Also you maybe could also improve the drivers on my computer to make everything load faster.

There are no other improvements that are required as there is no competitors for this computer system. All other aspects of this computer system of high quality therefore there is no need to make any more changes in regards to other components of the computer system.

Unit 2 M3

2011 Intel i7 with 580 gtx graphics

The total Nova Bench score for this computer system is 1943, which is the highest score I have seen. This tells me that the components of the computer system are working well, and are good quality.

This computer system received a score of 175 for its RAM system. It has a RAM speed of 11339 MB/s.

175 as a considerably high RAM score in comparison to other computer systems.

The CPU test score for this computer system added up to 796 which is a very good score. There are 3 sections to this test:

-Floating point operations/second: 210561168

-Integer operations/second: 914180192

-MD5 Hashes generate/second: 1265105

These are all high scores which tells us the CPU is functioning well and reasonably fast.

The graphics test for this computer system scored a score of 954, which is by far the highest graphics test score I have come across. The graphics test score contributed massively to the over all Nova Bench score.

-3D Frames per second: 2485

This computer system has no competitors in terms of graphics due to its very high score.

The only downfall of this computer system is the  low score it received in terms of hardware tests, the score received was 18.

-Primary partition capacity: 932 GB

-Drive write speed: 143 MB/s

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

Intel Intel Core i3-4330 3.50GHz running at 3500 MHz

NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 GPU

8112 MB System RAM (Score: 198)

- RAM Speed: 12680 MB/s

CPU Tests (Score: 486)

- Floating Point Operations/Second: 102691732

- Integer Operations/Second: 440444248

- MD5 Hashes Generated/Second: 1224601

Graphics Tests (Score: 775)

- 3D Frames Per Second: 2054

Hardware Tests (Score: 49)

- Primary Partition Capacity: 443 GB

- Drive Write Speed: 181 MB/s

As you can see the first computer has much higher scores which tells us that its RAM, CPU and graphics are all better than the windows 7 home premium therefore it is overall a higher quality computer system. How the windows has a higher score on the hardware test telling us its hardware capacity and speed are better. However overall the Intel computer system is better and would be the best one to get.

Unit 2 M2

Unit 2 P4

Unit 2 P4

Hardware

The most important piece of hardware for creating graphics images is a graphics card, which is the piece of equipment that renders out all images and sends them to a display. However these can be very expensive.

A monitor is a vital piece hardware, it provides an electronic visual display for computers. When creating graphic images the images you are creating can be seen on the monitor screen. If you did not have a monitor, the designs you create on a graphics tablet will not be displayed on a screen to visualize. Samsung U28D590DS - 28" TN LED-back lit LCD monitor

You will need a keyboard in order to type up words that you would like to create a graphics image with, and these words can be seen on the monitor screen. If your graphics designs include words, you will need a keyboard. Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 Wireless Keyboard - wireless - English - US

A mouse is a very important piece of hardware. It allows you to move around the monitor screen and provides you with the ability to open software programs with just a click of the mouse. Logitech Proteus Core G502 - 11-btn Mouse - Wired - USB

Hardware input

A digital camera would be ideal when creating graphic images, you can take photos with the camera and sync them to your computer and use the image to create a graphics image. You can edit the photos, use them in designs etc. Canon Power Shot G16 Digital Camera - Black

A graphics tablet enables a user to hand-draw images, animations and graphics on the tablet, this would be ideal for creating graphic images because it allows you to draw them as if putting pencil to paper, and the image that you draw is then displayed on the computer monitor screen. Wacom Cintiq 13HD - 4-btn Digitizer, stylus - Wired - USB

Scanners can be utilized when creating graphic images, you can place an image on a piece of paper onto the scanner, and the image will be scanned, read and copied. The image from the paper will them be displayed onto the monitor screen ready for you to use when creating a graphics image. Fujitsu Scan Snap iX500 - 600 dpi x 600 dpi - Document scanner

Hardware output

Printers allow you to have a hard copy of the graphics images you have designed on your computer, they will copy the exact image you see on the monitor screen onto an actual piece of paper. This is useful as it means you do not have to log onto a computer and load up the graphics image to show someone, you can hand them your hard copy that you have printed instead. HP LaserJet Pro M1132 MFP Monochrome Laser - Printer / copier / scanner

Projectors can allow you to produce a larger image that renders what you visualize on your computer screen, which can allow you to present to an audience to describe and explain the graphics image you have created. Optoma H180X WXGA (1280 x 800) DLP projector - 3000 ANSI lumens

Vinyl cutters allow you to control the machine via the computer; the computer dictates the movement of a sharp blade. which cuts out images from a piece of material. If you are making signs, banners etc a vinyl cutter is vital. Computer designed vector files with patterns and letters are directly cut on the roll of vinyl. Vinyl cutters are mainly used when making signs, banners and advertisements. Advertisements seen on the side of vans, Lorries etc. Summa SummaCut-R D60FX 24" Vinyl Cutter

File storage devices are the data storage devices that are used in the computers to store the data. Without them the digital data you have on your computer wouldn't be saved, unless you had a memory stick. This is essential when creating graphics images because the image you are creating cannot be saved to the computer without storage devices. "File Transporter by Connected Data Private ""Off-Cloud"" Storage Device"

Software

Photoshop is very useful when creating graphic images because it allows you to edit images exactly how you desire. You can also use images loaded from the internet and upload them to Photoshop and use the image to merge into your graphics image.  Adobe Photoshop CS6 - PC - DVD-ROM - EU English

Adobe illustrator is a vector graphics editor that can be installed onto a computer system to aid the creation of graphics images. It provides a more efficient way to design graphics images. Adobe Illustrator CS6 - PC - DVD-ROM - EU English

Serif is a great software available to download, it allows you to precisely draw graphic images, use painting techniques, and easy to use graphic tools for making logos, graphic images etc. Serif Draw Plus X6 Academic 20 User Pack (Boxed Product)

Photo manipulation is a downloadable piece of software for image editing, allowing you to enhance, correct or neaten up an image. These images you edit can be used in your graphic images.

The system that I recommend using is a Mac. Because most graphics designers use Macs above other computer systems as it is much more suited to creating graphic images. Apple Mac OS X computers are especially useful for designers and many creative professionals choose to regularly update to the latest Mac hardware.  Generally, “Macs” are mentioned in the same sentence as “graphic design,” and rightfully so for their excellent graphics and font capabilities, and ease of use.

Unit 2 P8

Unit 2 P8

Witness statement
Learner name		Ryan Fleming
Qualification		BTEC National 1st certificate in IT
Unit number and title		Unit 2.2 computer systems.
Assignment
Description of activity undertaken (please be as specific as possible)
Using the computer system provided, carry out the following routine maintenance: •       Create a file structure under user as follows A folder labelled with your name and within this folder create 3 folders labelled Home, Work and Study •       Configure the operating system to perform the following: •       back-up procedures •       automatic scheduling and deletion of unwanted data •       Archiving defragmentation •       deleting temporary files •       Cleaning keyboard, mouse, display screen of the computer provided •       replacing consumables printer paper in the printer provided ·         replacing the damaged mouse
Assessment and grading criteria
Task 4. Undertake routine maintenance tasks on a standalone computer system. P8
How the activity meets the requirements of the assessment and grading criteria, including how and where the activity took place
Folders with his name and the other folders inside How to configure the back-up settings. How to do automatic scheduling and delete unwanted data How to defragmentation. How to delete temporary files. How to clean a keyboard. How to clean a mouse. How to clean a monitor screen. How to put paper in a printer. Put the USB from the mouse into the computer to replace the old one.  Please see images underneath.
Witness name	Lewis Armour		Job role	Student
Witness signature	Lewis Armour		Date	16/10/2014
Assessor name	Phil Wilkinson
Assessor signature	Phil Wilkinson		Date	16/10/2014

Unit 2 P7

Unit 2 P7

Test	Method	Expected Outcome	Actual Outcome	Action Required
Open Software Applications and to work as intended.	I downloaded and managed to install Skype.	I assumed it would open and work properly and immediately.	It worked properly first time.	I didn’t have to do anything.
Default Folder settings are correct.	Open folders and see if the default settings are correct.	Expect to see folders such as Downloads, Documents and photos etc.	I found all the folders I needed to see.	No action required.
Desktop Shortcuts go to the right place.	Drag a folder onto the desktop to create a shortcut and then double click to make sure it opens.	That it would be on my desktop and open when I click on it.	When I opened the folder it takes me to the correct place.	No action required.
The correct device drivers are installed.	Plug in a device such as a scanner.	I expect the scanner to work with no problem.	The scanner loaded and worked first time.	No action required.
The correct paper sizes are set for printing.	I check to see if when I go to print a piece of work that the printer is set to print in A4.	I expect to see the print paper setting is set on A4.	I see that the printer paper setting is set on A4.	No action required.
Menu options work as intended.	Went onto the menu options to see if everything works fine.	I expect to be able to create new documents, get a help bar and be able to save.	I was able to create documents, save documents and get up the help bar.	No action required.
Check to see if the date and time is correct.	Check the bottom corner of the screen to see if date and time are correct. I know this I searched the national date and time to make sure.	I expect to see the correct date and time in the bottom right corner of my screen.	Date and time was as it should be.	No action required.

Unit 2 P6

Witness statement
Learner name		Lewis Armour
Qualification		BTEC National 1st certificate in IT
Unit number and title		Unit 2.2 computer systems.
Assignment		Set up and maintain a computer system
Description of activity undertaken (please be as specific as possible)
Task 2 (P6) Using the computer system provided: Change the icon size to large Change the font size to large colour/background to red
Assessment and grading criteria
P6.configure a computer system to meet user needs For P6, learners must configure some basic system settings, such as left and right mouse buttons, powersaving options, screen resolution, desktop theme, font size, default language setting, default folder locations etc.
How the activity meets the requirements of the assessment and grading criteria, including how and where the activity took place
I witnessed Lewis change the icon size with ease and competence. He was comfortable with changing the size of the font and he successfully changed the colour of the background to red.
Witness name	Ryan Fleming		Job role	N/a
	MB
Witness signature	R.Fleming		Date	17/10/14
Assessor name
Assessor signature			Date