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When I used the nova bench the Microsoft’s windows 7 home premium scored higher than the mac mini for example the Microsoft’s ram score was a 198 compared to the mac minis which was 147 which shows the Microsoft’s ram was better by 51 points. If the ram score was to be improved by the mac mini it would have better storage data and it would also perform much faster. The mac minis CPU test was also worse than the Microsoft as it compared 145 points compared to 486 points. The worst comparison was the graphics test as it only scored 18 points where as the Microsoft scored a very good 775 points. To improve the mac minis graphics test you could change or upgrade the graphics card to a new HD or fps card which would improve the score or you if the 2011 Intel 17 with 580 gtx graphics was changed it would have the best possible outcome. In my opinion the Microsoft’s windows 7 home premium computer is much better than the mac mini. 

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My computer evaluation using Novabench

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

Intel Core i3-4330 3.50GHz running at 3500 MHz

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

 Mac mini (Macmini3,1)

 Intel Core 2 Duo running at 2000 MHz

 NVIDIA GeForce 9400 GPU

8192 MB System RAM (Score: 147)

- RAM Speed: 2203 MB/s

CPU Tests (Score: 145)

- Floating Point Operations/Second: 36211848

- Integer Operations/Second: 68890984

- MD5 Hashes Generated/Second: 586960

Graphics Tests (Score: 18)

- 3D Frames Per Second: 44

Hardware Tests (Score: 12)

- Primary Partition Capacity: 371 GB

- Drive Write Speed: 33 MB/s

The results for the Microsoft windows 7 home premium are lot better compared to the mac mini. This is due to better software on the computer. All the hardware in the Microsoft windows 7 home premium is also at a better quality compared to the Mac-mini. 


The first computer result for RAM were 198 compared to the ma mini which scored a low 147.
This tests the random access memory which allows different programmes to run at the same time. the first computer would be better as it scored a better score and this is important as it would allow you to use multiple programmes at the same time and still run at its top speed.

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M2

Windows pc compared to the apple mac

Windows 8 pc brings significant advantages to those who are upgrading existing PCs or purchasing new ones, thanks to features that better take advantage of the new OS's capabilities. The operating system offers improvements in performance, existing capabilities, and is cheaper. In a comparison with Mac OS X Mountain Lion, running in Boot Camp on a MacBook, Windows 8 even started up faster than Apple's latest desktop operating system. And it's not just start up time: Windows 8 ran several benchmark performance tests quicker than either Windows 7 or Mountain Lion. Microsoft has clearly put work into improving performance in Windows 8. Windows also has Sky Drive which is accessible to any app that wants to use it, just as though it were a local drive. It also backs up your PC's settings, letting you replicate your environment.

Software:

Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign (the latter ousting QuarkXPress as the creative layout tool of choice in the early 2000s) have always been the software applications graphic designers rely on to convert their ideas and concepts into projects for themselves or clients.

The latest versions of these apps can no longer be purchased in a box, you'll need to take out either a single software subscription (£17.58 per month per app) or (and this is much better value) a subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud costing £46.88 per month.

With the latter you'll be able to download not only Photoshop, Illustrator and In Design but also every single one of Adobe's creative tools. The mac also contains quick look, which allows you to view -almost instantly- preview huge Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.

Hardware:

You will require a large monitor to in order to see the image you’re editing in greater detail, you will need printers, scanner etc. Such as the ACER Aspire TC-605 Desktop PC (£800),

the HP Designjet Z3200ps GP 24" Printer (£2,939) because the printer will allow you to print large images in great detail, as this printer contains spectrophotometer to enable easy calibration and profiling, minimise bronzing on most glossy photo papers with HP Gloss Enhancer and the embedded spectrophotometer which helps you generate custom ICC profiles. The Vinyl Cutter Plotter / 28 inch Cutting Plotter Printer Sign Maker & SignCut Pro (£220) is also important as this would enable you to computer control the machine. Small vinyl cutters look like computer printers. The computer controls the movement of a sharp blade. This blade is used to cut out shapes and letters from sheets of thin self-adhesive plastic (vinyl). A Plustek OpticPro A320 - 1600 dpi x 1600 dpi - Flatbed scanner would also be useful as the scanning device can scan an A3 size document with high quality - resolution as high as 1600 dpi and scanning area as large as 12" x 17" (304.8 mm x 431.8 mm) - in just 11.2 seconds.

p4 unit 2

p8

Witness statement
Learner name		Jake Buckingham
Qualification		BTEC National 1st certificate in IT
Unit number and title		Unit 2.2 computer systems.
Assignment		P8
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
I witnessed Jake configure the operating system to back-up procedures, set automatic scheduling and deletion of unwanted data, I witnessed him archiving and reduce the amount of fragmentation. He then deleted temporary files; he cleaned the keyboard, mouse and display screen of the computer provided. He also replaced the consumables printer paper in the printer provided and replaced the damaged mouse.
Witness name	Alex Wilson		Job role
Witness signature	Alex Wilson		Date	10/11/2014
Assessor name
Assessor signature			Date

P7

Test	Method	Expected outcome	Actual outcome	Action Required?
Software applications open and work as intended	Click start, all programs and select office. Then select one of the files within the folder e.g. Word. Type a few letters and save it.	The document should be saved and you can then access it again and edit it if needed.	The document was saved and I was able to access and change it.	No action required.
Default folder settings are correct	Click start and then documents. All of the folders that you have saved should be there and the default folders will also appear. The default folders include pictures.	The default folders should appear and I should be able to access them just as normal.	I clicked on pictures and the folder opened with background images like I expected.	No action required.
Desktop shortcuts go to the right place	On the desktop, left click the screen and select create a shortcut. Then choose a program of file that you want to appear on the desktop e.g Google Chrome. Click Google Chrome and access the internet.	When I click on Google Chrome on the desktop, it should open up and I will have access to the internet as normal.	When I clicked on Google Chrome shortcut it went straight to the Google Chrome homepage.	No Action Required.
The correct device drivers are installed	Plug the printer in and install the software that appears on the screen. Once you have done this, send a document to the printer and wait until it has printed.	When I plug the printer in, the computer system should recognise the printer. When I send documents to print, they should print normally.	The computer didn’t recognise the printer and the documents didn’t print.	I had to re-install the printer software and when I repeated the method, it worked.
The correct paper sizes are set for printing	Put an A4 sheet of paper into the printer, then print a document and select the paper size to A4. The document will then print	The document should print on an A4 sheet of paper and the document should also increase if the document was created as A5.	The document printed A4 and exactly how I wanted it to.	No action required.
Menu options work as intended	Click on start and you are able to see all the different software has been installed and the file options.	You should be able to see all the software and files, and computer programs.	I was able to see all of the different software options and when I clicked on a file, it went straight to it.	No action required.
The correct date and time are set	The time and date is located in the bottom right hand corner of the screen. Hover the mouse over this and it will also tell you the day of the week. Go to control panel and ensure that the time and date is set in the right place e.g. London.	The date and time should be correct and the same as it is shown on the control panel.	The time and date were correct and I was able to check the time when needed.	No action required.

p6 witness statement

Witness statement
Learner name		Benjamin spence
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: yes 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, power saving 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
Benjamin clearly showed how to change the icon size by using the drop down icon. Benjamin understood all tasks set and completed them with success. He also completed all tasks within a reasonable time.
Witness name	Jake buckingham		Job role	16-10-14
	MB
Witness signature	j.buckingham		Date	16-10-14
Assessor name
Assessor signature			Date

p5 witness statement

Witness statement
Learner name		Benjamin Spence
Qualification		BTEC National 1st certificate in IT
Unit number and title		Unit 2.2 computer systems.
Assignment		P5 set up a standalone computer system, installing hardware and software components [SM3]
Description of activity undertaken (please be as specific as possible)
After making a successful start in your role as an IT trainer for the IT Support Department of RS Components, you have been have been asked to prepare training material of a more advanced and practical kind. Before you are allowed to do this you are required to prove your abilities in hardware and software upgrades. Task Achieved Date achieved Connect a monitor to a computer Yes 16-10-14 Connect a keyboard to a computer Yes 16-10-14 Connect a mouse to a computer Yes 16-10-14 Demonstrate where the graphics card is installed yes 16-10-14 Install MS Office 2003 Yes 16-10-14 Install MS security essentials yes 16-10-14 Create a user account Yes 16-10-14 Configure system software, application software and documents yes 16-10-14
Assessment and grading criteria
P5 set up a standalone computer system, installing hardware and software components [SM3] For P5, learners must install at least one hardware and one software component in a stand-alone system. This is best evidenced with a witness statement or observation record and screen shots. Learners must use suitable safety equipment/tools and pay due regard to health and safety issues.
How the activity meets the requirements of the assessment and grading criteria, including how and where the activity took place
He plugged the mouse using a cereal connector while checking the pins were not broken. He plugged the keyboard using an usb cable and connected the RGB cable. He also showed where the graphics card is on the computer and what it does. He was completely fine and cormfortable with all tasks set.
Witness name	Jake Buckingham		Job role
Witness signature	j.buckingham		Date	16.10.97
Assessor name
Assessor signature			Date