Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item

 

Specification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CPU type

 

Intel Pentium

Intel Pentium

 

Intel Celeron M

Intel Celeron M

Intel Celeron M

 

 

Dual-Core

 

Dual Core

 

530 Mobile

 

540 Mobile

 

550 Mobile

 

 

 

T2310 Mobile

T2330 Mobile

 

Processor

 

Processor

 

Processor

 

 

 

Processor

 

Processor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clock

 

1.46 GHz

 

1.60 GHz

 

1.73 GHz

 

1.86 GHz

 

2.0 GHz

 

Speeds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L2 Cache

 

1 MB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front Side

 

533 MHz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

System Board Major Chips

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

 

 

 

 

Specification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

System core logic

 

 

Intel GL960 Express chipset + Intel ICH8-M chipset

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HDD controller

 

 

 

 

Intel ICH8-M chipset

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Memory controller

 

 

Intel GL960 Express chipset

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video controller

 

 

Intel GL960 Express chipset

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio controller

 

 

Codec ALC268 chipset

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCMCIA controller

 

 

Intel ICH8-M chipset

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LAN controller

 

 

 

 

Marvell Yukon 88E8039 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Modem controller

 

 

Intel ICH8-M chipset

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keyboard controller

 

Winbond WPC8763L chipset

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hard Disk Drive Interface

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

 

 

Specification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product

 

 

Toshiba

 

Western Digital

 

Seagate

 

Hitachi Travelstar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5K160

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Model Name

 

 

MK8

 

MK1

MK1

WD8

WD1

WD1

 

ST9

ST9

 

ST9

HTS

HTS

 

HTS

 

 

 

 

037

 

 

237

637

00B

200B

600B

 

8081

1208

 

1608

5416

5416

 

5416

 

 

 

 

GSX

 

GSX

GSX

EVS

EVS

EVS

 

1AS

22A

 

21A

80J9

12J9

 

16J9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S

 

S

SA0

SA0

 

SA0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5425

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

80K9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SA0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capacity (GB)

 

 

80

 

 

 

120

160

80

120

160

 

80

120

 

160

80

 

120

 

160

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Form factor and

 

2.5 inch Serial ATA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interface type

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bytes per sector

 

512

 

 

 

 

N/A

 

 

 

 

512

 

 

 

512

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Data heads

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

N/A

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Data disks

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

N/A

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spindle speed

 

 

5400

 

 

 

5400

 

 

 

 

5400

 

 

 

5400

 

 

 

(RPM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Acer 4315 Hardware Specifications and Configurations, Processor Specification, System Board Major Chips Specification

4715Z, 4315 specifications

The Acer 4315 and Acer 4715Z are compact and reliable laptops from Acer's lineup, known for their blend of performance and affordability targeted at entry-level users. These models stand out due to their practical features and solid build quality, making them suitable for both educational and basic professional tasks.

The Acer 4315 is equipped with a 15.4-inch display that offers a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, providing clear visuals and decent color reproduction for everyday usage. It features a robust Intel Celeron processor, which ensures that it efficiently handles common computing tasks, including web browsing, word processing, and media consumption. This model often comes with a variety of RAM options, typically ranging from 512MB to 2GB, allowing users to choose according to their multitasking needs.

On the other hand, the Acer 4715Z is a step up in terms of specifications. It sports a larger 17-inch screen, which enhances the viewing experience for movies and presentations. Powered by either a Celeron or entry-level Pentium processor, it delivers commendable performance for users who need a bit more muscle without venturing into high-end territory. The laptop also supports more RAM options, often up to 4GB, which translates to better multitasking capabilities and smoother operation of applications.

Both models come with integrated Intel graphics, sufficient for casual gaming and basic graphic tasks. The storage options generally include a 80GB to 160GB hard drive, providing ample space for files, documents, and media. They also feature multiple connectivity ports, such as USB, VGA, and Ethernet ports, alongside an integrated webcam and microphone, catering to users with a need for video conferencing and online communication.

The design of both laptops is straightforward and ergonomic, emphasizing practicality. Their battery life is adequate for short to medium usage, appealing to students and professionals on the go. Overall, the Acer 4315 and 4715Z serve as excellent options for those seeking cost-effective and dependable laptops that can handle the fundamental demands of daily computing without breaking the bank.