3.2 ProjectStorage Devices & Video Considerations
In this Unit, you complete and submit Phase 2 of your Course Project: Storage Devices & Video Considerations. In this phase, you will be simulating the purchase of one or more hard drives (or solid state drives), optical drives, and consider whether you will be adding a video card in an expansion slot or sticking with the motherboard’s on-board video.
Instructions
The requirements for Phase 2 of your course project are as follows:
- The hard drive(s) must be of sufficient size to meet the intended use of the computer. Indicate the brand, model number, and key specifications such as spindle speed, access time, amount of cache (RAM on the hard drive). Also indicate the price and source of the drive(s).
- The optical drive needs to be sufficient for loading the operating system and meeting whatever other needs based on the intended use of the computer. Indicate whether you chose a CD, DVD, Blue-Ray, etc. and whether it is read-only, writable, or re-writable. Also indicate the price and source.
- The video graphics expansion board (if desired) must exceed the capabilities of the on-board graphics of the motherboard. Whether you choose to purchase a graphics card or not, provide the rationale for this decision. If chosen, list the specifications (including types of video output such as VGA, DVI, HDMI, Display Port, etc.), the source, and the price.
- List references used. References should relate to decision making articles and texts, not just websites where you would purchase the product. All references must be in APA format.
- Be sure your paper is appropriately formatted as indicated below:
- APA formatted cover page as well as the entirety of the document.
- Paragraphs are coherently organized including the use of proper grammar and correct spelling.
- Includes clearly organized using graphics and tables (where appropriate).
- Acronyms are spelled out on first use.
Helpful Hints
- Save your submission in a single Word document. Name your file, docx
