Not all PCs are created equal. Get smart before you buy! This poster explains the jargon and what you should look for when buying a business computer.

Processor The processor (‘chip’ or ‘CPU’) is the ‘brain’ that controls everything your computer does. It’s a good idea to buy the best processor you can afford so you can easily browse the Internet, do emails,and use business and security software now – with room to do more down the track.

Make sure you choose the right processor by looking carefully at the badges.

Intel® Core™ i3 Processor: Smart computing starts here. This processor is ideal for your business if you run mainstream office software and Windows 7*. You’ll enjoy better performance for your business and better energy efficiency for your bottom line.

Intel® Core™ i5 Processor: Ideal for business users who run office applications, databases, Voice overIP, (VoIP) , security and back-up software. This processor gives you extra performance when you’re working in demanding applications so you can get more work done in less time.2

Intel® Core™ i7 Processor: Ideal for power users who run demanding EXPERT ADVICE design, modelling, creative, CAD and engineering applications, this processor will give you amazing performance, greater energy efficiency and power We suggest buying a little above your savings. Create HD content, encode and edit video and multitask across “current needs because a PC’s processor can’t be upgraded any more than a car’s four- demanding applications more than 48% faster.1 cylinder engine can be replaced with a V8.” Clock Speed – Gigahertz Graphics David Flynn Clock speed is the rate at which a processor carries out a task. It is Graphics components let you view images. The Sydney Morning Herald, Jan 2010 measured in Gigahertz (GHz). A higher number used to mean a faster There are two types: processor, but advances in technology have made processors more Hard Drive RAM efficient so don’t compare computers based on clock speeds unless they Integrated graphics The hard drive is the computer’s ‘filing cabinet’ where you RAM (Random Access Memory) is the computer’s use processors from the same ‘family’ (e.g. i3, Core i5 and Ideal for everyday business use – High Definition store documents, photos, music, videos and files. Hard short-term memory. It is used to process tasks – such as Core i7). For example an Intel Core i5 Processor running at 3.46 GHz is not videos, photos and presentations. Integrated drives are measured in gigabytes (GB). A 160GB hard drive writing an email, retouching a photo or browsing the Web. faster than an Intel Core i7 Processor running at 3.06 GHz. graphics, such as Intel HD Graphics are built into is enough for everyday business, but if you need more 2GB of RAM is ideal for everyday business use. Remember, all Intel Core i3 and Core i5 processors improving later, buy a USB 2.0 drive and use it for back-up as well. you can always add more RAM later if you need it. Look out for Intel® Turbo Boost Technology performance and laptop battery life. If you want a PC that gives you extra performance when you need it and power savings when you don’t, Intel Turbo boost technology is one of the Discrete graphics REMEMBER EXPERT ADVICE smart new features built into Intel Core i5 and i7 processors. An additional card, ideal for high-end 3D gamers, professional designers and video editors. Most notebooks kick off at 160GB. As long as you 1GB: adequate for running a number of programs don’t download tonnes of music or videos, store lots “at once, photo editing and basic 3D gaming. 2GB EXPERT ADVICE of digital photos or home movies, those drives are or more: recommended! REMEMBER good enough to start with. ” Also in the Core i5 and Core i7’s bag of tricks is a Craig Simms  CNET Australia, Jul 2009 ““turbo mode” that dramatically boosts the chip’s overall Only computers with the most powerful processors speed for short bursts of heavy-duty activity. can make full use of discrete graphics. David Flynn ” The Sydney Morning Herald, Jan 2010

For more information on making the right IT decisions for your business Go to: www.intel.com/au/smb

1. Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology requires a computer system with a processor supporting HT Technology and an HT Technology-enabled chipset, BIOS and operating system. Performance will vary depending on the specific hardware and software you use. For more information, including details on which processors support HT Technology, see http://www.Intel.com/info/hyperthreading.2 Intel® Turbo Boost Technology available on the Intel® Core™ i7 processor and the Intel® Core™ i5 processor only. Intel® Turbo Boost Technology requires a PC with a processor with Intel Turbo Boost Technology capability. Intel Turbo Boost Technology performance varies depending on hardware, software, and overall system configuration. Check with your PC manufacturer on whether your system delivers Intel Turbo Boost Technology. For more information, see http://www.intel.com/technology/turboboost. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. Copyright ©2010 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. , Centrino logo, Core Inside, Intel, Intel logo, Intel Core, Intel Core logo, Intel Inside, Intel Inside logo, Intel vPro, vPro logo, , Itanium Inside, Itanium logo, , Pentium Inside, Pentium logo, , Xeon Inside, Xeon logo and Intel Solution Services are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. 14260-0610/Intel