Introduction to Computer Module 3 Lesson 6 Module 3 Lesson 6 –Designing Your Own Computer

Designing Your Own Computer Three-Step process Three-Step process –1.Requirements Phase: Use of computer –2.Shopping Phase: Choose components based on step 1 –3.Justification Phase: Justify choices - Cost vs. Performance

Part 1: Requirements Phase Identify ways you will use computer Identify ways you will use computer Identify purposes for computer Identify purposes for computer

Task 1 Identify the following aspects of your computer system: Identify the following aspects of your computer system: –Who will use the computer? –What purposes will computer be used for? –What types of applications will be used? –What peripherals will you require? Complete task using Microsoft Word Complete task using Microsoft Word

Task 2 Part 2: Shopping Phase Your Budget is $2500 Task 2 Go to Assignment: Designing Your Own Computer and Follow instructions When done return to PowerPoint and go next slide

Part 3: Justification Phase Task 3 –For each component in your recommended system, explain why you selected it. Explain how it addresses the requirements you set for your system. –When you are finished the project, you should submit a written report (ms word) that describes the requirements your set for your system, the components you selected, and the reasons you chose each component.