Report Writing Question 1

• Scenario - Imagine you are building a computer from scratch, for yourself, a friend, or as a business investment or sell. Choose ONE type of person you are building this PC for (i.e., Gamer, Standard Home User, Home Business Owner, etc...).Write at least one paragraph (250-300 words) about the type of person you are building this computer for and what their needs are.

1. Keep in mind the components you will need will determined by the needs of your customer (i.e. a gamer will need more cooling, or a regular home user needs less expensive processing power). Make sure to include all your customer requirements

• Based on our class discussions and your readings, describe factors that are important for building a PC.

1. Describe at least 3 factors that you will take into account (such as, pros and cons, price, quality, efficiency, branding etc…).
2. How would you weight each factor?
3. What is most important? Why?
4. You do not need to be specific here and tell me model numbers etc…
   1. some ideas -for a home computer, price may be the most important, followed by quality.
   2. You can discuss how brand and quality are related…

• You can discuss importance of graphics for gaming
• Choose a Motherboard and Processor

1. Make sure they are compatible
2. Discuss ALL specifications
3. Make sure you explain WELL why this MB and CPU are appropriate for this customer
4. DO NOT just list the specs. Explain why each of the capabilities (or hardware) is important for this build

Attach a copy of the MB specs (you can cut and paste from the website)