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P L A NNI NG A DR E A M COMP UT E R S Y S T E M
Lesson: 5: Hardware
What this computer will be used for:
Gaming
Given the use of this computer, we do need to consider about the following:
Speed
For downloading and playing faster
Efficiency
Make games faster
Reliability
No lag
Cost savings
Use cheap parts
Ease of use
To get things done faster
Entertainment
Play games
Size
Need to make it small
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Lesson: 6: Peripherals
What this computer will be used for:
Gaming
Primary peripherals and use:
Keyboard- typing in commands
Mouse- click commands
Webcam- add faces in games
Joystick for controler
Secondary peripherals and use:
Printer- to print things
Reasons for these choices (you will be allowed to change your mind as you work):
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Lesson 7:
Graphic and Media Related
What this computer will be used for:
Software we need to buy:
Gaming and (Possibly) Editing/Modding
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013
Fraps 3.5.9, steam
Google chrome
Capture
Why did you make these choices?
Best for gaming
to make reports and presentations for a
company
to make, test, play, and mod games
Microsoft word, fusionworks 2
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Lesson: 8
GR A P HI C A ND ME DI A MA DE S OF T WA R E
What this computer will be used for:
Gaming, Modding, and Animation
Graphics, desktop publishing, and multimedia software we need to buy (be as specific as
you can):
Capture Card
Turtlebeach headset
Surround Sound
Animation Software
Game Controller
Webcamra
Sony Vegas Pro
Monitor
Better Processor
Bigger harddrive
HD Monitor
Gaming Mouse & Keyboard
Why did you make these choices?
To help us better our gaming experience
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GA MI NG AND S I MUL A T I O N A P P L I CA T I ONS
What this computer will be used for:
gaming
Software we need to buy (be as specific as you can):
Steam
Why did you make these choices?
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NE T WOR K I NG HA R DWA R E
Type of Internet access we need (be as specific as you can):
Fiberoptic internet
How will you connect to the Internet (dial-up, DSL, cable, satellite, T1, etc.)?
Cable
Why did you make these choices?
To get a good gaming experience
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I NT E R NE T CONNE CT I V I T Y P A CK A GE S
What this computer will be used for:
gaming
Type of Internet access we need (be as specific as you can):
WAN, LAN
How will you connect to the Internet (dial-up, DSL, cable, satellite, T1, etc.)?
Wireless
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OP E R A T I NG S Y S T E M
What this computer will be used for:
Gaming
Which operating system will you install on your groups computer? Why have you chosen this OS?
Windows 7 or 8, Because Im familiar with how to use it.
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S UMMA R Y
Type of Component Our Choices
Component No section???
Hardware
Gaming
Speed
For downloading and playing faster
Efficiency
Make games faster
Reliability
No lag
Cost savings
Use cheap parts
Ease of use
To get things done faster
Entertainment
Play games
Size
Need to make it small
Peripherals Keyboard- typing in commands
Mouse- click commands
Webcam- add faces in games
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Joystick for controler
Printer- to print things
Gaming Software Gaming, Modding, and Animation
Capture Card
Turtlebeach headset
Surround Sound
Animation Software
Game Controller
Webcamra
Sony Vegas Pro
Monitor
Better Processor
Bigger harddrive
HD Monitor
Gaming Mouse & Keyboard
Steam
Networking Hardware Fiberoptic internet
Cable
Internet Connectivity Packages WAN, LAN
Wireless
Operating Systems Windows 7 or 8