The four Basic Size of Computer

The four basic sizes of computers are:

1.Supercomputer
2.Mainframe Computer
3.Minicomputer
4.Microcomputer

1-Supercomputer :

The most powerful computers in terms of performance and data processing are the Supercomputers. These are specialized and task specific computers used by large organizations.

Uses of Supercomputers:

1-Supercomputers are used by Educational Institutes like NUST for research purposes.
2-Supercomputers are used to study the origin of the universe, the dark-matters.
3-Supercomputers are used to study the Earthquakes phenomenon.
4-Supercomputers are used for weather forecasting, and to study the nature and extentof Hurricanes, Rainfalls, windstorms, etc.
5-Supercomputers are used to run weapon simulation that can test the Range, accuracy &impact of Nuclear weapons.

2-Mainframe computer:

Although Mainframes are not as powerful as supercomputers, but certainly they are quite expensive nonetheless, and many large firms& government organizations uses Mainframes to run their business operations.

3-Minicomputers:

minicomputer are used by small businesses& firms. Minicomputers are also called as “Midrange Computers”.

4-Microcomputer:

Desktop computers, laptops, ersonal digital assistant (PDA), tablets & smartphones are all types of microcomputers.