HARDWARE ASSIGNMENT

Go to http://www.buildtoorderpc.com or use California Computer News (CCN), or another source that identifies the cost of each component to configure a personal computer.

Your objective is to configure the best possible Pentium 4 computer for your personal use for under $2,000 (without tax).

If you are using Build to Order, go to “Build and Buy Your Own Computer” and then “Build Your Own PC”.

Select your choice of following components:

• Chassis
• Motherboard (mainboard)
• Processor
• Memory
• Hard Drive
• Video Card
• CD Drive
• Audio Card
• Modem
• Network Card
• Backup medium
• Operating System
• Office Software
• Warranty
• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Speakers
• Monitor
• Printer

On Build to Order, click on “Add to Cart” and then print your shopping cart.

If you use another source, create a spreadsheet listing all of the components, their prices, and the total cost.

Hand in the one-page printout with your name, section, and 5-digit ID number by Monday, February 25^th.