Title: Investigate needs affecting system purchases and upgrade decisions.
Course: Information Technology Fundamentals (10254) > Section: Investigating Computer Fundamentals

Investigation should focus on needs that affect system purchases such as the

- purpose of computer use
- budget
- type
- quality
- processing speed
- RAM
- hard drive (e.g., type, size, speed)
- essential peripherals

Upgrade considerations should include the

- memory
- hard drive
- video graphics card
- adaptive devices.