CIS4002 Architectures and Operating Systems - Cardiff Metropolitan University

Architectures and Operating Systems

Learning Outcome 1. List the requirements for computer communications in different scenarios
Learning Outcome 2. List the main components of a computer system and describe their function and operation.
Learning Outcome 3. Describe the basic concepts of data communications and computer networks.
Learning Outcome 4. List the requirements for computer communications in different scenarios
Learning Outcome 5. List the main components of a computer system and describe their function and operation.
Learning Outcome 6. Describe the basic concepts of data communications and computer networks

Design a PC and network components for LAN and WAN gaming.

Fred, Barry and Jane have recently bought the highly anticipated computer game "Battleships V", they are all excited about playing this multiplayer game with each other and others around the world.

However, the trio have a few problems to overcome before they can start playing the game.

Part 1. Barry's PC is too old to support the requirements for the game, he needs a new PC but being a student he is on a tight budget and has just £400 to build himself a suitable PC

Part 2. The students do not currently have any suitable networking equipment to link their PCs together. Between the three of them they have raised £30 for the networking equipment.

You have been asked to assist Fred, Barry and Jane in two ways.

Firstly (70%) you must recommend a PC design on a budget of £400 that will at least meet the minimum requirements of Battleships V. Ideally, you will provide a design that exceeds the minimum specification. You will also need to choose an operating system to use. You must justify your choice of components and should use evidence to back up your assertions.

Building a PC to meet the requirements on £400 is easily possible but you will have to make sacrifices on some components.
You must consider which components are the most critical, you will gain extra credit for identifying the three most important aspects of a gaming PC.

Also provide explanations of factors that affect performance, for instance explain the difference between the performance of DDR2 and DDR3 RAM
Battleships V minimum specification
• OS: Win 7 64
• Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz / AMD FX-8320
• Graphics: AMD Radeon R9 380 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 2GB
• System Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Storage: 50 GB Hard drive space
• DirectX 11 Compatible Graphics Card
Battleships V Recommended Specification
• OS: Win 7 64
• Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K 4-Core 4.0GHz / AMD Ryzen R5 1600
• Graphics: AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 8GB or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
• System Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Storage: 50 GB Hard drive space

Secondly, with a budget of £30 you must recommend appropriate networking equipment that will allow them to play the game on a LAN and a WAN using the internet.

Barry already has an ISP subscription (ADSL) but only has a modem, i.e. you don't need to consider ISPs but you do need to consider appropriate networking equipment. Both Jane and Fred have wired and wireless network cards in their PCs.
Some tips and rules on completing the exercise:

1. All parts must be newand all choices must be justified - i.e. if you pick an AMD CPU, why didn't you pick an Intel CPU and visa versa

2. Barry needs a complete PC including peripherals and a Case, but he can re-use his 19inch HD monitor if need be.

3. "Battleships V" is invented, so don't look for specification recommendations on it.

4. You may use resources found on the internet but be sure to provide a reference to them and don't rely on just one source of information. Always use the Harvard Referencing system.

Attachment:- Architectures and Operating Systems.rar