PCs and Servers

GV Technologies works only with leading manufacturers to provide proven, reliable PCs and servers that will give great value to our customers over the full life of the product.  For several years, we have worked closely with NEC to deliver top quality desktop computers and servers to the education market.  We are delighted with the consistently high quality, reliability and robustness of these machines, which offer excellent value.  We are also able to supply desktop computers and servers from other leading manufacturers - including Dell and Lenovo - to meet specific customer requirements.

Towers, desktops and monitors

We offer a wide range of desktop computers to meet our customers' specific requirements.  Desktop computers come in many shapes and sizes these days.  The micro tower is an upright computer, which can sit on a desktop or can be suspended under the worktop in a secure hanger.  Desktop models are similar in size to the micro tower but laid out horizontally.  The small desktop chassis is very popular for the classroom, as it is fully-featured but takes up much less space than a desktop.  The small desktop can be placed horizontally or upright to make best use of the space available and to suit personal preferences.  NEC's prices for the micro tower, desktop and small desktop are the same.  NEC have also now introduced an ultra slim chassis, which is over 40% smaller than the small desktop chassis.  This model offers excellent functionality in a very small box but does have a price premium over the other models.

Whichever model you choose, you will also need a screen (also known as a monitor).  Cathode ray tube (CRT) monitors are the least expensive but are relatively bulky compared to the thin flat (TFT) screens, which are now increasingly popular.  Some users argue that CRT screens offer a better image than TFTs, which is ideal for graphic manipulation applications.  TFTs have certainly improved over the years and most users find the image on TFTs to be excellent.  CRTs are usually now only available as 17" (the diagonal measurement for screens) in a 4:3 format.  TFTs are available as 15", 17" and 19" with larger sizes available but rarely used for desktop computers.  These are generally all 4:3 format, although some manufacturers are beginning to introduce 16:9 widescreen formats too.  17" screens have reduced significantly in price in recent years and now have only a very small premium over 15" models.  However, 19" models still have a significant premium over the 17" models.

Some schools prefer toughened or "hard glass" TFT screens instead of standard TFTs.  The toughened screens prevent damage to the screen through attacks with sharp objects.  Hard glass screens are available at a relatively small price premium.

CRT screens do not normally have any audio capability and will require speakers or headphones as well.  Many TFT screens include integrated speakers, often referred to as multimedia TFT screens.  Headphones are still a good idea in classrooms to prevent a cacophony during lessons.  Computers should therefore include front-mounted audio points for ease of access.  An audio splitter will enable two headphones to be attached to one audio point if computers need to be shared in classes.

If necessary or appropriate, we can also include backup devices for your computers.  This is often required where the computers are to be used for Administration systems.  We can include integral tape backup systems for some desktop computers and can offer a range of alternative backup solutions, including USB removable disks and external hard disks, depending on your requirements and preferences.

Servers & Storage

When performance, reliability, serviceability and manageability are important - rely on GV Technologies to provide the right servers and storage solutions for you.

We can provide you with a range of powerful, affordable network engines ready to meet your current and future demands. Whether you’re looking for a Print, Web, Backup or File Server in pedestal or rack mount configuration, we have the right server for you.  We will specify a server to meet your individual requirements and will include the most appropriate backup facilities to match your system.

We strongly recommend that all servers are powered through an appropriate uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to prevent the server from damage in the event of power spikes, surges and outages.  In the event of a power failure, the UPS will run the server from its battery and will eventually control a safe shutdown of the server.

We are always happy to discuss your requirements and to provide a written proposal with guaranteed pricing to serious potential clients.  Email us at info@gvtechnologies.com or call on 01604 899333.