Catering and Vending Supplies Ltd(CVS)System Specification18/11/14Luke Larkin

ContentsIntroduction ………………………………………………………… Page 3

Hardware and Software Recommendations ………………………………………………………… Page #

Overall Costs ………………………………………………………… Page#

Security Measures ………………………………………………………… Page#

Software Utilities ………………………………………………………… Page#

Training ………………………………………………………… Page #

Introduction

Hardware and Software RecommendationsThese are the recommended computer parts that I have spent my time researching and putting together. I have decided to go with my more expensive computer parts as I believe these are the more professional looking and are the best quality parts.

Recommended Computer Case

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Recommended Motherboard

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This is the The Zalman Z11 Plus. It is a well-built computer case with 10 built in fans and 6 external usb devices. This also looks nice and has a professional looking images, it is relatively cheap as well. It also had SSD support.

This is the Cit 2206 Black Midi Atx Tower. It is a strong computer case with rear and side cooling, 2 usb ports, 1 headphone port and 1 microphone port. This is a more professional looking case and looks nicer. I have chosen this case over the other one because it looks less like a gaming computer. Also this computer case is a lot cheaper than the other one.

Intel Server Board S5520HCR – motherboard can hold 98GB of ram and works well with my i7 Core Processor I have chosen then motherboard over the other one because it can hold more ram is the company ever decides to upgrade it.

P8H77-M has a 2GB ram port with 4 usb ports. It has enough ports if we ever need to install anything to the hard drive. I have decided not to choose this because it cant hold a lot of RAM.

Recommended Processor

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Recommended Graphics Card

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Recommended RAM

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Intel Core i7 3.5 GHz Processor is a 3.5 GHz this run anything that is needed for work in the office. I chose this over the other one because this processor only works with my Intel motherboard.

ZOTAC GeForce GT 610 Graphics card - 2 GB I chose this graphics card as it is good enough to run any program that is needed such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office I chose this one over the other because it has a higher GB size and will run programs better than the other one I considered.

8GB Kit (2x4GB Modules) Dell PowerEdge Is a low weight 204 pin stick of ram with 1.35v. This will help find and run any document or program quickly. This is the same stick of RAM as my other one considerd I did not realise this when doing the tables.

AMD A6 series 3.9 GHz Processor is a speedy processor despite the fact that it only has two cores. It gives enough power to process everything in the computer despite the fact it only has two core.

MSI N630GT-MD4GD3 Graphics card is a low weight power full graphics card featuring VRAM It can play high quality games and this will help to run Microsoft office and Excel.

8GB Kit (2x4GB Modules) Dell PowerEdge Is a low weight 204 pin stick of ram with 1.35v. This will help find and run any document or program quickly.

Recommended Heatsink

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Recommended CD/DVD

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Recommended Hard Drive

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Antec Kuhler Shelf Heatsink and Fan is a very good heatsink and fan that will keep everything inside the computer cool so that it will not over heat and break. I chose this one over the other because it is a more efficient heatsink.

LG GP08NU6B Super Multi - DVD±RW is a suitable drive for the client because it will play any CD’s or DVD’s that are required. I chose this CD/DVD drive because it was cheaper than the other one.

Toshiba StorE Canvio 3 TB hard drive ( desktop ) This hard drive is a more upto date slimmer version of my other considered choice. I chose this one because it is a good prince for the size and it looks more professional than the other one.

Amd Cooler Master Heatsink Fan uses 2.88 watts and has an excellent airflow design with a compact heat sink dimension. The fan doesn’t need to meet any client requirements but this would help to cool the system.

LiteOn EBAU108 is a low weight easy to install CD/DVD these is no specifications needed of the drive. I didn’t use this because it’s not really a nice looking CD/DVD drive.

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Recommended PSU

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Recommended Monitor

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Cooler Master V Series V700 Power supply - 700 Watt is a good power cheap PSU for all of the computers. I chose this PSU because it is a cooler PSU so it wont heat up inside of the computer.

Samsung U28D590DS - 28" is a large 28 inch backlit monitor that is big enough monitor for everyone in the office. There are no specific requirement for the monitor but this is a large monitor for everyone in the office. I chose this one over the other one because it is bigger.

Toshiba Canvio 3 TB hard drive is a large sized hardrive that is placed inside of the computer. This is a relatively cheap hard drive considering the 3TB size of it. I believe this will be enough for everyone to store everyone’s documents on. I didn’t chose this hard drive because it doesn’t look as professional as the other one.

Ace Power supply - 750 Watt is a 24pin quiet fan. The fact that it is quiet is very helpful because then it will not disturb anyone in the workplace. I didn’t chose this PSU because it isn’t a cooling PSU

E2451fh 599.4mm 23.6" is a 23.6 inch white monitor that takes 220 volts this is a large monitor for everyone to do their work on and my nice graphics card will compliment everything on the screen. I didn’t chose this monitor because it isn’t as big as the other one

Recommended Keyboard

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Recommended Keyboard and Mouse Support

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Recommended Mouse

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Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 Wireless Keyboard this is a less expensive wireless Logitech keyboard. I chose this keyboard because it is less expensive than the other one and this one doesn’t light up.

Under-desk Keyboard and Arm with Palm Support/Mouse Area KBA1 This is a keyboard and mouse with support for the arthritis sufferers. This is suitable because it will make typing and clicking easier for the sufferers. I chose this one over the other one because it comes with a mouse and keyboard.

Microsoft ARC Mouse - 4-btn Mouse - Wireless - 2.4 GHz is a 4 button arched mouse for everyone at the office. These types of mice have been praised for not giving hand cramp if used for a long period of time. I chose this mouse over the other one because it wont give hand cramp.

Logitech Illuminated K810 Wireless Keyboard is a more expensive wireless logitech keyboard. I didn’t chose this keyboard because I found out it lights up while you type and I believe this could look childish and unprofessional.

Gel Wrist Support Mouse Mat Rest Pad Black For Arthritis this mouse mat for arthiritis sufferers this can be placed underneath a keyboard and mouse so the sufferer can rest his wrists on the gel mat. I didn’t chose this because it doesn’t come with a keyboard and mouse like my other option.

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Recommended Windows Office Bundle

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Recommended Anti Virus Software

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Microsoft Office 365 Home – 4 PC’s Only - is Microsoft office featuring Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, OneNote and Out Look I chose this version of office over the other one because it comes for 4PCs at a time.

AVG Internet Security 2015 - 2-Year / 3-Seat I chose AVG over Norton because AVG comes for 3 peoplea at a time for 2 years and is seen as more reliable than Norton.

Manhattan Silhouette - 3-btn Mouse - Wired - USB is a normal flat profession mouse for all of the worker. This is a clean-looking professional looking mouse that matches the monitor. I didn’t chose this mouse because the arched ones are better for preventing cramp

Microsoft Office 365 Home - PC, Mac is Microsoft office featuring Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, OneNote and Out Look. This is suitable as the staff need all these programs. I didn’t chose this because the other pack features Office for 4 computer.

Symantec 21251887 Norton 360 This is a suitable and efficient anti-virus software in the office. It comes for three Pcs so I bought four so all Pcs could have Norton 360. I didn’t chose this because AVG is seen as more reliable.

Recommended Printer of Accounting

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Recommended Printer for Sales

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Overall Costs

Component Cost Each Qty Total Cost

Computer Case £25.50 12 £306

Motherboard £313.59 12 £3763.08

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HP LaserJet Pro M1132 MFP Monochrome Laser - Printer / copier / scanner. This is a stronger and more streamline printer for everyone working in telecommunications as they will have to print out posters and brochures. I chose this printer because it isn’t too big.

Canon PIXMA MG3250 Colour Ink-jet - Printer / copier / scanner is a printer for accounts because they will only have to print word documents and databases. I chose this one printer because it is just a better printer than the other one.

HP Deskjet 1510 All-in-One Colour Ink-jet - Printer / copier / scanner . This is a suitable and efficient anti-virus software in the office. I didn’t chose this because its not a very good Printer.

Lexmark CX410de Colour Laser - Fax / copier / printer / scanner . This is the more expensive printer for the telecommunications off so they can print out poster and brochures. I didn’t chose this printer because its very big compared to the other one.

Processor £239.98 12 £2879. 76

Graphics Card £10 12 £120

RAM £25.02 12 £300.24

Heatsink £31.14 12 £373.68

CD/DVD Drive £36 12 £432

Hard drive £84.99 12 1019.88

PSU £102.95 12 £1235.40

Monitor £425.22 12 £5102.64

Keyboard £49.41 12 £592.92

Keyboard and Mouse Support £119 1 £119

Mouse £28.72 12 £344.64

SATA Cables £2.10 24 £50.40

Windows Office £79.99 3 £239.97

AVG Anti-Virus £24.52 4 £98.08

Printer 1 £39.99 1 £39.99

Printer 2 £114 1 £114

Windows £49.99 4 £200

Accounts Training £63.13 ph 1 £757.56 ph

Sales Training £63.13 ph 1 £757.56 ph

Original Budget £18,000

Total Spend £17985.44

Difference £14.56

Security MeasuresWithin this specification I have recommended certain components that do play a part in helping to keep your system secure. I will discuss these below and highlight any additional measures that I think you and your staff need to take.

Virus ProtectionI have installed AVG antivirus on all of the recommended systems. AVG is a online security company who provides software and services to secure devices, data and people. AVG has over 187 million active users as of march 31 st. AVG provides internet security, performance optimization as well as personal privacy with identity protection.

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Software Utilities

Avg has an performance optimizer this includes getting rid of cookies, removing internet history and defragging the computer when ever it has been left untouched for an hour, It will also preform regular scans and tests to make sure that it is up to date. If AVG fails to do this then the Hampton Computer training will come in handy because it goes through many ways to optimize computers.

Training Schedule

Department Training Description Date Start End Num Hours CostHampton Computers

Accounts Training 30/11/14 12:00 pm

2:00 pm

2 £63.13 ph£126.26

Hampton Computers

Sales Training 30/11/14 12:00 pm

2:00 pm

2 £63.13 ph£126.26

The training session covers everything that accounts and sales will need. I have decided to make both teams sit through the same training session so save money, time and encase anyone in the accounts team is off and someone in sales is needed to take over.

Conclusion

Over all I believe I have built an optimal up to date pc that will work for the accounts and sales. I have spent a lot of money on my recommended system and I believe it is worth it because the computer will work very well and will be able to run anything that the staff needs it to.

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