Computer Architecture

Learning Management System

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CIT2193 COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE ASSIGNMENT (20%) 11 April 2013 : ................................. : .………..…………......

Name : ……….…………………….……………….. Lecturer Intake : …………………..………….…..………...…. Date

SEGIUNI Sdn Bhd is a company that specializes in corporate training courses. SEGIUNI has decided to replace the personal computers in the company by providing laptops to the executives due to mobility and the usage starting in August 2013. You have been appointed as an IT consultant for SEGIUNI. You first role is to prepare a report to compare the architectures and performance of the existing computers with the proposed laptop. The requirements for the task are as follows:  the laptops should have sufficient storage capacity for software and data  the network can be either a wired or a wireless network.

Task 1 (30 marks) Provide report of current computers (may use the computers installed in the computer lab) Research several computers (minimum two computers) and prepare a report that compares the architecture of each computer, which could be used to implement the required solution. Your reports must compare: a. the model and architecture of mother boards b. the model and architecture of the processors c. the speed and type of memory

Task 2 (30 marks) Submit another report that contains your specification of the proposed laptops required for the executives. Discuss the motherboard architecture; processor architecture; compare the processors functions; cost benefits and pros and cons of any suggested computers.

Task 3 (20 marks) Submit a report to justify and conclude with your proposed solution such as why you proposed the laptop.

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