The contributing factors to this decision are based on the specs below. The main reason why I picked this motherboard Is because this motherboard has the space for the all the components I need. Furthermore, the SASS allows room for any future upgrades. A recommendation, from friends, Is the reason why I picked SASS as my brand of choice.

* CPU Type: Etalon 64 FAX/Etalon 64/Etalon XX * DIR Slots: xx 184 Pin * Maximum Memory Support: KGB * PC Slots: 2 Express ex., 1 Express, 1 Express XSL, and 3 regular * Max Lana speed: Dual 10/100/mobcaps CPU I chose an MAD processor instead of an Intel processor.MAD has scored higher on benchmark test and is the main reason why I chose MAD over Intel, (Schemer, 2004). The processor I chose is the MAD Etalon 64 XX 3800+, (WV.

Newest. Com, 2006). This processor operates at GHz, has 64 bit support, and includes instructions for all my gaming and video needs. * Operating Frequency: 2 GHz * 64 bit Support * Multimedia Instructions: MIX, SSE, SEES, SEES, down professional The PC Express ex.

slot, for the video card, was another factor when picking my motherboard. I could have gone with GAP, but the PC Express graphics cards perform faster, (Campbell, 2004).BIG Tech Gofer GTAG is the video card that I chose. I wanted a card that allowed my family to watch movies and play video games on our HDTV, (wry.

Newest. Com, 2006). * Memory Size: 512 MBA * Directs 9 * opening 2. 0 * PC Express EX. * HDTV out Memory When deciding on memory, I was not concerned with brand name; Just the size. I wanted 2 KGB of memory to make sure I had plenty of memory for playing games, watching movies, or running any applications necessary.

Therefore, I picked the Patriot 2 KGB (2 x 1 B) 184-Pin DIR STREAM. The reason for this is because of the price and the lifetime manufacturing warranty.The Patriot also received good reviews on www. Newest. Com.

Hard Drive Seagate Barracuda 7200. 8 is the hard drive that I decided to use for my ideal computer. This hard drive has 400 B, which has plenty of capacity to store all my movies and music. In an article, Geoff Gassier says, "By packing more data per platter than Agate's previous Barracuda 7200.

7, the 7200. 8 also promises superior performance to its predecessor," (Gassier, 2005. ) Monitor The monitor was not a big concern of mine. However, when considering space, I would want a LCD monitor. Vivisection Baobab Black 19" would fit my basic needs of a monitor, (wry.

Eggs. Com, 2006). Keyboard and Mouse When considering both of these, I would not purchase a wireless keyboard or mouse. Battery changes. For the mouse, my choice would be Microsoft's Comfort Optical Mouse 3000.

"High Definition Laser Technology Microsoft@ High Definition Laser mouse devices are more precise, more responsive, and deliver smoother tracking," (whom. Newest. Com, 2006). For my keyboard, I chose Microsoft's MM.

The MM has the Zoom Slider, which allows one to zoom easily in on pictures, maps, documents, and Web pages without taking the hands off the keyboard, (wry. Newest. Mom, 2006).Drives I chose a combo drive for the DVD burner. The SASS xix burns and plays CDC and DVD's. This drive is also the same brand as my motherboard.

For floppy drive, I picked the black Sony floppy drive. Newest. Com had one for $9. 99. The floppy drive specs were not as important because they are seldom used and are mostly used for backup, (wry.

Newest. Com, 2006). Sound Card For my sound card, I picked the Creative Sound Blaster X-If Extreme Music. This sound card has 7. 1 channels, a PC interface, and 24 bit digital audio.

This card allows me set up a surround sound system around the HDTV, (wry. Wedge. Com, 2006). Speakers The Creative Gasworks SASS is the speaker that I chose for my ideal sound system. These speakers allow me to use my sound card with 7.

1 channels; 7 speakers and 1 sub-woofer. The SASS is a wireless speaker set, so that means less of mess, Network Connectivity For my network connectivity, I will use the built in network card from my motherboard. For Internet use, I will continue to subscribe to Compact's High Speed Internet; Mbps of course. Optimal Laptop My optimal laptop would be basically the same as my home PC.

The laptop would be scaled down for use out of the house.The laptop would need to have a DVD player to allow me and the family to play movies on the road. The laptop would also need a decent sized screen. With these specs in mind, I decided on the ABS Mayhem F-1 5.

I found this one with a 15. 4" screen. The ABS has a BIBB hard drive, a DVD drive, and 512 MBA of memory. This would suit my needs nicely, (wry. Newest. Com, 2006).

Inkiest Printers, laser printers, and specialty snapshot printers are the three types of printers one can choose from. Major brands of printers include Hewlett-Packard, Brother, Canon, Epsom, and Lexemes.Inkiest printers is the most common and inexpensive printer of the three. In order to form letters, graphic, and photos; droplets of ink is used.

Laser printers form images from a toner, which is powdered ink, and then transferred to the paper over an electrically charged drum. Laser printers are faster than inkiest and usually cost more. Specialty snapshot printers enables one to print their pictures at home. Specialty snapshot printers can come in inkiest or dye-sublimation technology, (wry.

Consumerists. Org, n. D. ). Choosing a Printer When choosing a printer, one should look at price, speed, and the quality of print.