The answer can be drawn from the following CPU-The CPU of a multimedia computer should be at least 486 with math coprocessor. The Pentium processor is more efficient and is usually referred in Multimedia. RAM of 16 MBs is minimally needed too, but a RAM of 32/64 MBs will make the process faster and more efficient.Monitor- A monitor is used to see the computer output. Generally, it displays 25 rows and 80 columns of text. The text or graphics in a monitor is created as a result of an arrangement of tiny dots, called pixels. Resolution is the amount of details the monitor can render..Video grabbing card- To convert the analog video signal (VCR or video camera) to a digital signal, the computer requires special equipment called video grabbing card.Sound card- A computer can be used to compose music and for recognition of speech and synthesis. For this the computer needs to convert the conventionalsound signals to digital signals.CD Rom Drive- CD Rom has become a massive storage capacity of data upto 680 megabytes.Transfer Rate- Transfer rate is the amount of data the drive can transfer at a sustained rate from the CD to the CPU.Scanner- Scanner is an external hardware equipment connected to the computer which converts photographs to digital format attached to the computer.Touchscreen- A touchscreen is used where the user is required to touch the surface of the screen or monitor.