Part 1
The first part of the assignment is set up to work at MemoryExpress.com’s System Configurator http://www.memoryexpress.com/SystemConfig/Default.aspx but could be completed at other online sites. MemoryExpress is Canadian so the prices are realistic. The System Configurator will ensure you are buying parts that match up in size, type, pin configuration, etc.
In the tables below, brand refers to the company that makes the part. Type may include the particular model, the technical type or any reasonable interpretation by you.
You may format your answers in any way you feel works.
Case: Brand/Size of Power Supply (if included)/Price
Processor: Brand/Type/Clock Speed (in Ghz)/System Bus Speed (in GT/s)/Cache Size/Price
Heat Sink and Fan:Brand/Price
Motherboard: Brand/Other Feature/RAM Type (DDR)/Price
RAM:Brand/Type/Size (in Gb)/Price
Hard Drive:Brand/Type/Size (in Gb)Cache/Price
Optical Drive (DVDs, etc):Brand/Read Speed/Write Speed/Price
Video Card:/Brand/Type/Price
Monitor:Brand/Type/Price
Keyboard:Brand/Type/Price
Mouse:Brand/Type/Price
Operating System:Brand/Type/Price
2 Other Items of your choice:Brand/Type/Price
Brand/Type/Price
Total Price:
Part 2
Find a computer at Futureshop that is of a similar total price. Explain which is the better deal by comparing 3-5 key components (such as... Memory Express processor speed - 2.2Ghz vs FutureShop processor speed - 1.9Ghz)
Link to FutureShop computer:
The better deal is at:
Comparisions (to justify your choice):
Memory Express FutureShop
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.
The first part of the assignment is set up to work at MemoryExpress.com’s System Configurator http://www.memoryexpress.com/SystemConfig/Default.aspx but could be completed at other online sites. MemoryExpress is Canadian so the prices are realistic. The System Configurator will ensure you are buying parts that match up in size, type, pin configuration, etc.
In the tables below, brand refers to the company that makes the part. Type may include the particular model, the technical type or any reasonable interpretation by you.
You may format your answers in any way you feel works.
Case: Brand/Size of Power Supply (if included)/Price
Processor: Brand/Type/Clock Speed (in Ghz)/System Bus Speed (in GT/s)/Cache Size/Price
Heat Sink and Fan:Brand/Price
Motherboard: Brand/Other Feature/RAM Type (DDR)/Price
RAM:Brand/Type/Size (in Gb)/Price
Hard Drive:Brand/Type/Size (in Gb)Cache/Price
Optical Drive (DVDs, etc):Brand/Read Speed/Write Speed/Price
Video Card:/Brand/Type/Price
Monitor:Brand/Type/Price
Keyboard:Brand/Type/Price
Mouse:Brand/Type/Price
Operating System:Brand/Type/Price
2 Other Items of your choice:Brand/Type/Price
Brand/Type/Price
Total Price:
Part 2
Find a computer at Futureshop that is of a similar total price. Explain which is the better deal by comparing 3-5 key components (such as... Memory Express processor speed - 2.2Ghz vs FutureShop processor speed - 1.9Ghz)
Link to FutureShop computer:
The better deal is at:
Comparisions (to justify your choice):
Memory Express FutureShop
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.