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It is not. The fastest super computers are typically much smaller physically than mainframe computers to keep signal paths short and processing speeds fast. A signal can not travel more than 1 foot in a wire in 1 nanosecond and modern super computers can do many many instructions in that time. Long wire runs limit the processing speed of any computer and must be avoided in super computers, they don't much matter in typical mainframes. Super computer designers often use extreme packaging technologies and cooling systems not used by other computers to do this.
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Is it possible to upgrade a mainframe computer to a super computer?
was the mainframe designed for such an upgrade? that will determine yes or no.
What are the computer classifications according to capacity?
micro-computer mainframe computer super computer
What is the explanation for the following type of Digital computer?
micro computer mini computer mainframe computer super computer
What computers are used for central storage and process large amounts of data?
A Mainframe OR A Super computer
What is the least powerful computer?
a] mini computer , b] micro computer c] main frame computer d] super computer
Function of a mainframe?
The mainframe computer is usually used in a computer center to connect the other computers. The mainframe computer is a high level computer that is designed for demanding and extensive computer tasks.
Pictures of different types of computer viruses?
type computer is analog and hybrid. various categories is Mainframe Computer, Microcomputer,Mini computer and super computer
When Douglas engelbart inventes mainframe computer?
Douglas Engelbart did not invent the mainframe computer.
Function of mainframe computer in computer?
The mainframe of computer is counting "0" and "1". The computer just counts these numbers and the user does everything with it.
What is the difference between a portable computer and a mainframe computer?
the difference is that the mainframe is bigger and more expensive.
Micro-computer mainframe computer super computer?
micro computer is also known as personal computer... this type of computer available in our home...mainframe computer is very large storage computer. they can store very large amount of data.super computer is used in weather forecasting, in research fields, seismic modeling, nuclear weapon design, aircraft design, etc. super computer can do calculations at least 10 times faster than fastest available regular computer........... this is typically very costly....... yesterday's supercomputer is often out performed by today's computer and therefore new super computers must be designed and built that are at least 10 times faster than today's computer.........super micro computers are the super computers of the micro computers. though often used by the same users that use super computers, their main users are game players. their realistic 3D rendered action games require far more processing power than an ordinary micro computer has, but they could never afford a mainframe or super computer nor could they fit one in their house. high end dedicated game consoles usually contain a dedicated super micro computer!
Is an ATM a mainframe computer?
No, an Automated Teller Machine is a client computer connected to a server computer at the bank. The server may or may not be a mainframe computer.
