CS 110, Introduction to Computer Science

Homework Assignment

[Homework]

Number: 2

  1. In this exercise, you will compare two computers, one from DELL and one from GATEWAY. First you will look at the computers online. Then you may have to contact each manufacturer to get information not listed on the web site. You can pick any DESKTOP computer listed on each manufacturers site.
  2. After you pick the computer, fill in the following table:
Item Dell Gateway
Model    
Price    
Processor Manufacturer    
Processor Name    
Processor Speed    
L1 Cache/size    
L2 Cache/size    
Amount of Ram    
Amount of Storage    
Harddrive Access Time    
Harddrive Rotational Speed    
Harddrive buffer    
Harddrive Type (ide/ata/uata)    
How many USP ports    
Spare Harddrive Bays    
CD/DVD    
CD/DVD Speeds    
Monitor (type/size)    
Network Capability    
Video (card/motherbd)    
Parallel Ports    
Serial Ports