Explore system architecture in this comprehensive talk from VCF East X. Delve into the designer's perspective on architecture, performance optimization techniques, and various types of computer systems. Learn how to review near-completed designs and understand the evolution of system complexity. Examine simplified CPU and ALU structures, vector processors, and different ways of representing numbers. Investigate RAM memory types, speed vs. cost considerations, and memory mapping concepts. Discover the role of MMUs in memory management and explore the evolution of input/output systems, including early terminals and graphics standards. Gain valuable insights into the fundamental principles of computer system design and architecture.