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Buying a Gaming ComputerBuying a gaming computer will be different for everyone, it will depend on the budget, the games they play and a range of other factors. There are many things that need to be considered when buying a gaming computer, such as, storage space, the ability to upgrade the internal components and being able to add new components into the existing computer. Make a list of the internal components you think would be important for a gaming computer and provide justification of why you think the component is ponentJustification Now that you have thought about the internal components, you need to think about the computer base unit that will house all the internal components. The size of this base unit is important too. Some people might not have a huge amount of space, so want a small base unit, for others space might not be an issue.Research small, medium and large systems. Once you have done your research, complete the table below. You should pick one from each range and discuss it further.SizeImage of SystemAdvantage(s)Disadvantage(s)SmallMediumLargeNow it’s time to start picking the components that fit the budget and gaming needs. ScenarioYou work at a local computer store and a customer has asked for your help to build a new gaming PC. They have a budget of ?5000, they would like a medium range base unit, as this will allow for some expansion, they also need monitors, one main monitor for playing and an additional two monitors, a wireless mouse and keyboard and a gaming desk that is height adjustable as this will allow them to play either sitting or standing. The customer plays the following games, so the system needs to be able to support all games. Fortnite Metro: Exodus Destiny 2 OverwatchCall of Duty: Modern WarfareFirstly, it would be a good idea to review the games that the customer plays, this will give you an indication of the minimum specification for the components you will need to plete the table below, detailing the recommended specification for each game.FortniteMetro: ExoduxDestiny 2OverwatchCall of Duty: Modern WarfareProcessorRAMStorage SpaceGraphics CardWith the above list detailing the recommended specification for each game you can select the best component that will allow the customer to play all the games.Now, you can start to get a cost together for the gaming PC. The list below covers the main hardware components, however, if you would like to add additional components to the list you can. Just make sure you stay within budget and you buy everything the customer has requested.Things you must include:Base UnitPower SupplyCooling SystemCPU – ProcessorGPU – Graphics CardRAM – Random Access MemoryBacking StorageMotherboardGaming DeskWireless Mouse & KeyboardMonitors x 3Once you have completed your research and you have selected one of each component. Complete the table below, showing the recommended component, a link to where you can buy it and its price. Make sure the total does not exceed the original budget of ?5000Hardware ComponentItem Location – this can be a hyperlink to webpagePrice ................
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