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Week 5 Homework Assignment

CIS/290v6

University of Phoenix Material


Part 1 – Custom Built Computer Worksheet

Custom-Built Computer Search


Now that you’ve seen what some preassembled computers cost, research the components needed to build a high-end development system for the Research and Development Team. Visit a computer parts supplier (such as www.pricewatch.com) on the Internet and provide the complete specifications, prices, and URL to the specific part for the components shown below. Then add up the prices to find the total cost of your custom-built computer.


Be aware of the following when completing the table below:

  • The component information/specs should include all of the specifications needed for the component.

  • The URL should go to the part on the vendor site and not to the high level site domain.

  • The component price should be in US dollars.


Custom-Built Computer Chart

Computer Component

Component Information/Specs

URL

Component Price

Processor/GHz


Motherboard


Fan


Operating System


Display


Power Supply


Optical/CD/DVD


Hard Drive


Memory


Video/Graphics Card

Case/Rack


Other

(This should include any additional components that would be needed for this system and can include the keyboard, mouse, and any other components needed. Add a row to the table for each additional component.)




Total Price:






Part 2 - Power Supply

Determining Wattage


Using the notes from your group discussions, determine how much power you would need to run your dream computer. In the chart below, list the make and model of your computer’s components and research online to determine how much wattage is required to run them.


Custom Built Computer Components and Wattage

Component

Make and Model

Wattage Required

CPU

Motherboard

Video/Graphics Card

Memory

Optical/CD/DVD

Hard Drive

Other

Total wattage required

Power Supply Search


Now that you know the amount of wattage you need to run your dream computer, you can look for a power supply. Search the Internet for two different power supplies that would work with your computer and fill in the chart below. Then, make a decision on which power supply you would purchase and explain why.

Custom Built Computer Power Supply


Power Supply #1

Power Supply #2

Make and Model

Type

Maximum Power

Efficiency

Connectors

Other

Price

Power Supply Website



Power Supply Decision

Which power supply you would purchase? Why? Write your answer in the box below.





Business Justification


Write a 175- to 300-word memorandum (memo) to the Research and Development department manager that provides a justification for the components you selected for the system. In the memo, include any assumptions you made when selecting a component and/or a vendor. Create your memo in the box below.