Introduction+-+Investigation

Task 1
Review this site: [|PC It Yourself - The animated guide to building a PC]

In your own words, describe the purpose of:
 * The Processor
 * Memory
 * The Motherboard
 * Hard Drive
 * Graphics Card
 * Optical Drive
 * OS

Task 2
You have been asked to build 2 PCs. For each one
 * state make and model of the part you would purchase
 * all relevant details
 * price

An elderly relative wants a computer for sending and receiving emails with pictures of her grandchildren in Australia. Her budget is £350. She needs to be able to back up her data on a different external drive.
 * PC A**

A neighbour has asked you to spec a new PC. He works from home as a graphic designer. As well as a powerful computer, he would like a graphics tablet, a scanner and Adobe Photoshop. His budget is £2000.
 * PC B**

How the computer represents data