Instructions:

Examine the architecture and configurations of computing systems by writing a brief paper describing your ideal personal computer. State your main use of the computer. For example, the following may be some of the main reason(s) you need a computer: Internet, word processing, email, graphics, or multimedia. Make sure you describe a workable computer! Include all the hardware components and software you will need to be completely functional. NOTE: This paper is a narrative with explanation of why you are selecting different features–PLEASE DO NOT JUST PROVIDE A LIST OF COMPUTER FEATURES. Your paper should be at least a page long. Use the special feature buyers guide as a reference or any of the following links: Tigerdirect, Compusa, Microcenter, and Mysuperpc.

• Identify the computer purpose or use (NOTE: This paper is a narrative with explanation of why you are selecting different features–PLEASE DO NOT JUST PROVIDE A LIST OF COMPUTER FEATURES.)
• Identify the computer hardware components needed to make your computer operational (NOTE: This paper is a narrative with explanation of why you are selecting different features–PLEASE DO NOT JUST PROVIDE A LIST OF COMPUTER FEATURES.).
• Identify the computer system software needed to make your computer operational (NOTE: This paper is a narrative with explanation of why you are selecting different features–PLEASE DO NOT JUST PROVIDE A LIST OF COMPUTER FEATURES.).
• Identify the application software needed to make your computer operational (NOTE: This paper is a narrative with explanation of why you are selecting different features–PLEASE DO NOT JUST PROVIDE A LIST OF COMPUTER FEATURES.)
• Identify the computer peripherals needed to make your computer operational (NOTE: This paper is a narrative with explanation of why you are selecting different features–PLEASE DO NOT JUST PROVIDE A LIST OF COMPUTER FEATURES.).