Task 5 M3 and D2

Task 5 M3 and D2

This Novabench was done on a 2013 MacBookPro and as you can see this scores are pretty good and has scored an overall 1150.

The system RAM scored 181. This is a good score for the  RAM. It is important because

when a computer runs a program, the microprocessor loads the executable file from the program into the computer's RAM. Some programs contain a large amount of data that needs to be loaded onto it in order to properly function. If there is not enough space in the memory, this can cause the computer to run slowly. The computer's operating system needs a sufficient amount of memory to keep the computer running.

The CPU tests scored 744. CPU is important because if the CPU is faulty or does not work to its full capability the computer does not boot, instead you get a beep code. See the POST and beep code page for additional information about beep codes. It can even cause random computer crashes causing General Protection Fault error messages, Illegal Operations, Fatal Exceptions, etc.

The graphics test scored 166. Good graphics are important on a computer because it allows the user to see in much greater detail which is important as graphics is always improving.

The hardware scored 59. Hardware is capable of interpreting the information provided by software and converting into its final form, whether that is a visual display on a monitor; a mouse cursor's movement; or complex mathematical functions. The more advanced a piece of hardware is, the more quickly and thoroughly it is able to process complicated information provided by software.

Improvements:

The overall performance of this computer if fairly good. All of the scores are are good enough to fulfill their functions to a substantial standard. However like most things there is room for improvements. One of the improvement is the graphics. Despite scoring 166 the graphics is still quite low, its important that the graphics score is high in order to meet todays standards-which is developing all the time- so if you want to keep the computer for a long time its probably best to have a high graphics score. To achieve this all that you need to do is update the graphics card.

The RAM scored 181 which is a good score, however this could be increased by finding out what kind of RAM card is compatible with your computer, and seeing how many spaces for RAM are available. Once you've done this you can update and increase the RAM card in your computer.

The CPU speed can be increased by maintaining clean vents and fan. Updating the RAM and deleting files that you don't need.

The hardware can be improved by upgrading the components such as monitor, mouse, keyboard, computer data storage, hard drive disk (HDD), graphic cards, sound cards, memory, motherboard and chips etc.