The DC5850 Advantage

Finding the right business PC for your company can be a bit of hassle. With hundreds of models on the market and thousands of possible configurations, you’re going to have trouble even breaking ground if you intend to research each computer build for performance and affordability before making  a purchase. Though there are so many options out there, it’s a good idea to start somewhere tried and true – if not for reaching a final decision then for researching what’s on the market and what’s doing well. HP’s DC5850 business PC is one option among many, but among many this business PC stands above the rest of the crowd, bringing power and affordability to the table which you will definitely want to take note of.

A Cursory Examination

The HP DC5850 is an excellent option for any variety of business implement. The DC5850 has a great configuration and a low cost which makes it ideal for mid to large scale deployments. The DC5850 sets itself apart from other business PCs with a fast and powerful AMD processor, utilizing triple core and quad core processing for excellent speed. Integrated DirectX graphics technology allows for rich and lush graphics, and dual monitor graphics capability allows you to expand your display needs as you see fit. Most employers opt for a secondary display, both for themselves and their employees, as a secondary display has been proven to increase employee productivity.

Beyond its excellent performance, the HP DC5850 also minimizes on power consumption. HP’s proprietary HP POWER Manager has been proven to decrease power consumption without compromising performance. Though you may not consider power consumption to be among your highest priorities, consider the amount of electricity a single computer takes and multiply it several fold. The more computers your business has running, the more power consumption should be a concern. The resultant savings from several DC5850’s running as opposed to a comparable computer will total in the hundreds. That’s certainly nothing to scoff at. The power management utilities are further complimented by ENERGY STAR qualification, making the DC5850 an energy efficient solution for the business.

It is also important to note the DC5850’s long lifecycle. As you build your computer bank, you may require additional computers in your system. The DC5850 is an excellent choice for its expandability and long term viability. The DC5850 incorporates seamlessly into existing computer banks, and will be able to keep pace with newer incorporated models through the addition of small upgrades such as RAM or newer processors. As a cherry on top, HP also included the HP Backup and Recovery Manager utility with the DC5850, ensuring your data is always protected and rarely at risk. The HP DC5850 is a comprehensive system, addressing the needs of the user, the purchaser, and the business manager in one powerful computer package.

Three Business Printers Explained

Whether you’re a writer, a graphic designer, or a shipping/tracking manager, you no doubt realize the importance of printers in the workplace. An on-screen display is nice and all, but sometimes there just isn’t a substitute for a physical object you can hold in your hand. But as with any technology, there isn’t just one printer which is perfect for all printing applications. As the three examples provided above prove, for each application there is a unique and exact nature for each type of printing project. In the business world, there are three main classes of printers which, in general, cover most professional needs. These three classes are: Inkjet Printers, Plotters, and Thermal Printers. Provided below is a short explanation of each class and an example of a printer within that class.

Inkjet Printers

Inkjet printers are the most common, and you are probably already very well aware of and familiar with these printers. Inkjet printers are an excellent implement at home and in the office, and are great for the printing of documents and low quality images. Inkjet printers vary in size, from desktop models which print a few pages a minute to industrial models (mostly used in offices) which print hundreds of pages a minute. Inkjet printers work by transcribing data from a computer, laying out the space of paper media into a grid. A printer head moves across this grid and “jets” ink onto the paper in the corresponding areas of the grid.

Plotters

Plotters are a type of printer which is used primarily by visual media professionals such as architectural designers, graphic designers, and advertisers. Plotters are great for professional photographic prints as well as large-scale poster prints. Plotters normally range from 24 inch print widths up to 60 inch print widths. Plotters operate differently than an Inkjet printer. Whereas an inkjet printer sprays ink onto the media, a plotter works by moving a pen across the paper and “drawing” out a picture. Plotters are great for printing vector images, and in general are capable of much higher-quality prints. Whereas an inkjet breaks a printing job into a grid, a plotter calculates the shortest route for the pen to travel, resulting in an apparently erratic (although mathematically correct) printing path.

Thermal Printers

Thermal printers are unique in that they operate entirely without ink. Thermal printers work by producing a reaction in the paper they print on. The paper is treated with a thermochromic chemical which, upon exposure to heat, changes colors (usually to black or red). Thermal printers feed paper under a thermal print head which heats an element to produce an image by exposing the thermal paper. Heated areas turn black, allowing for an inkless print to appear. Thermal printers are utilized quite often in thermal barcode printing. As an example, the Datamax R42-00-18000Y07 is utilized often in the production of shipping/tracking/inventory tags, printing two to four-inch tags for business applications. Each printer has its own area of precise application. Knowing which printer is best for you will greatly increase the efficiency of your future printer purchases.

Computer Builds: Strong Foundations

                Building your own computer or server can be quite exciting. Finding the right parts, assembling them in your free time: car buffs, vintage collectors, and various enthusiasts are well enough familiar with the enjoyment gleaned from such activities. You probably already have the perfect build in your mind for your computer, and even if you don’t have the specifics planned out yet, you at least know what you want out of your new machine. For IT experts, you want a server with powerful performance for all the mission critical applications. For gamers, you want something with a great display, a fast processor, and a graphics card that can handle all the latest visually stunning games. No matter what your plan is, there are certain aspects of a computer (personal or business use included) which you must give mind to before you begin the assembly.

                It’s easy to get caught up in all of the bells and whistles of a computer and its build. However, before you can give your server its “racing stripes”, you have to lay a solid foundation. While a huge array of interfaces is excellent, and an impressive graphics card may be the envy of all your friends, there’s no substitute for building your computer from the ground up, and from the ground up we will begin.

                Your first priority shouldn’t be finding the best graphics card or the best display. Instead, focus on the skeleton of your new computer system: the motherboard. In deciding on the right motherboard, always consider the needs for which you are designing your computer. Your motherboard will largely determine the potential build of your computer, and without a good motherboard your computer system’s performance will be very limited. You will want to determine compatibility of components to your motherboard. A great graphics card is useless if it isn’t supported by the motherboard. A good motherboard will support a great processor, memory, multiple hard drives, and plenty of PCI slots.

                After you have found the motherboard of your choice, determine what configuration you will pursue for your processor and RAM. A good server processor will have a clock speed either surpassing 3 GHz, or will be capable of boosting well into that range. Quad core, hexacore, or even octacore processors are not uncommon for servers, and will greatly boost the performance of the system. Providing your computer system with an ample amount of RAM will largely determine the performance capacity of your system as well. The processor and RAM operate in tandem as brain and muscle; the processor does the “thinking” and the RAM provides workspace (muscle) for the processor’s work to be completed. An IBM server with an excellent processor but little RAM may not see an increase in performance. However, the addition of a 4524-8203 16 GB RAM kit would unlock the potential of the processor. Just remember that your server’s future potential is established immediately upon its construction. Keep expansion and upgradability in mind as you pursue your dream build, and your perfect build will age well with the years!