Building A Computer
Presentation for computer science (Building a computer)
What my customer's computer requires in order to meet their needs
Hardware
Purpose=The case is used to hold all components together while improving airflow and protection against damage.
Model= SilverStone PS08B Black High-strength plastic and meshed front panel MicroATX Mid Tower Computer Case.
Rationale= I chose this particular model because this model happens to have a high strength plastic and also has a great price.
Purchased From= www.newegga.ca
Price= $49.99+$4+$19.99
2.Component= CD Rom
Purpose= A single one has the average capacity to store the memory of about 700 floppy disk, which is equal to 3,000,000 text pages.
Model Purchased= NEXXTECH EXTERNAL SLIM DVD/CD DRIVE.
Rationale= I chose this one because this one seams to be in good shape and also has a good price.
Purchased from= www.thesource.ca
Price= Total $34.96
3. Component= CPU.
Purpose= A component of the CPU that performs calculating functions such as addition and subtraction. Control unit, the component of the CPU that manages instructions
Model Purchased= Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3 GHz Quad-Core (BX80623I52500K) Processor.
Rationale= I chose this particular one because these CPU seems to be great in my opinion for music, and is also cheaper than my first choice.
Purchased from= www.amazon.ca
Price= $ 190.00
4. Component= Case fan.
Purpose= The primary purpose of a computer fan is to keep a computer cool. CPU's and other chips inside the computer can become very hot.
Model Purchased= Cooler Master R4-L2R-20AC 120mm Blue LED Case Fan 2000RPM 69CFM 19DBA 3/4 Pin.
Rationale= I chose this case fan because this fan happens to suit with the case.
Purchased from= www.ncix.com
Price= $8.99
5. Component= CPU fan.
Purpose= The purpose of a CPU Fan is to make sure the CPU doesn't get overheated, I am also using it as a backup.
Model Purchased= SUPERMICRO SNK-P0040AP4 CPU Heatsink & Cooling Fan for Xeon Processor 5500/5600 Series.
Rationale= I chose this one because this model happens to be a good model for computer customer and is also cheap.
Purchased from= www.newegg.ca
Price=$39.99 + $6.99 Shipping
6. Component= Hard drive.
Purpose= The purpose of the hard drive is to hold for long term storage both the software that runs your computer, called the Operating System.
Model Purchased= Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 ST3000DM001 3TB 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive.
Rationale= I chose this model because these seems to be a cheapest one, most of the other Hard Drives I searched were expensive.
Purchased from= www.newegg.ca
Price= $ 117.98
7. Component= Keyboard.
Purpose= The main purpose of a keyboard is as an input device used to send data into a computer so applications can function as the user desires. While the purpose of a computer mouse is to help users to easily navigate software applications that are installed on a computer
Model Purchased= onn Wireless Keyboard.
Rationale= I chose this keyboard pad because it has a good price plus it is on sale.
Purchased from= www.walmart.ca
Price= $10
8. Component= Mouse.
Purpose= The purpose of a computer mouse is to help users to easily navigate software applications that are installed on a computer.
Model Purchased= Gigabyte GM-M5050 Wired Curvy Optical Mouse USB Black.
Rationale= I chose this mouse because this mouse because this mouse suits with the keyboard and is also cheap.
Purchased from= www.ncix.com
Price= $4.99
9. Component= Memory card.
Purpose= The function of memory card is to save documents,photos,applications and many other things.
Model Purchased= Kingston 4GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 Desktop Memory Model KVR16N11S8/4
Rationale= I chose this model because this model is the cheapest memory I found so far and is also good.
Purchased from= www.newegg.ca
Price= $59.98.
10. Component= Monitor.
Purpose= The purpose of a computer monitor is to display text and graphics produced by computer programs and to provide a visual interface for computer users.
Model Purchased= Dell Professional Series P2011H 20-inch Flat Panel Monitor.
Rationale= I chose this monitor because this monitor is good, both in price and quality. It is also the cheapest one I found.
Purchased from= www.ebay.com
Price= $66.00
11. Component= Power Supply.
Purpose= A power supply is an electronic device that supplies electrical energy to an electrical load. The primary function of a power supply is to convert one form of electrical energy to another.
Model Purchased= CORSAIR CX series CX500 500W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS BRONZE.
Rationale= I chose this power supply because this power supply is the average power supply and is also good in price and quality.
Purchased from= www.newegg.ca
Price= $84.98
12. Component= Network Card.
Purpose= A computer uses a network interface card (NIC) to become part of anetwork. The NIC contains the electronic circuitry required to communicate using a wired connection (e.g., Ethernet) or a wireless connection (e.g., WiFi).
Model Purchased= Intel EXPI9402PTBLK Two Gigabit Copper Server Connections 10/ 100/ 1000Mbps PCI-Express 2 x RJ45 - OEM.
Rationale= I chose this network card because this network card comes from a famous computer company Intel, and is good in price.
Purchased from= www.newegg.ca
Price= $171.98
13. Component= Sound Card
Purpose= A sound card converts digital data to sound. This allows you to listen to music from your computer using speakers or headphones.
Model Purchased= ASUS Xonar Dgx Headphone AMP & 5.1 PCI-E Sound Card With Low Profile Bracket.
Rationale= I chose this one because my customer wants to be able to hear his music and the model is also in good quality.
Purchased from= www.newegg.ca
Price= $55.27
14. Component= Video Card.
Purpose= A video card is used to process images so they can be displayed on your monitor.
Model Purchased= Brand 2GB 128 bit DDR2 hdmi/dvi/vga Pci-E 2.0x16 video graphics card.
Rationale= I chose this video card because this video card is able to help the customer make music.
Purchased from= Brand New 2GB 128Bit DDR2 HDMI I/DVI/ VGA PCI-E 2.0x16 Video Graphics Card.
Purchased from= www.ebay.ca
Price= $38.59
End of Computer hardware
Software
Function of Software= This software is an operating system. You can't use a computer without an operating system.
Type of Software= System.
Rationale= I chose this software because every computer must have an operating system ( I chose the latest Microsoft operating system.)
Purchased from= www.microsoft.com/en-ca/default.aspx
Price= $120
2. Software= Microsoft Word 2013
Function of software= Microsoft Word can be used not only for business, but for fun too.
Type of Software= Application.
Rationale= This software was downloaded on my customer's computer because Microsoft Word is one of the best word processors.
Purchased from= www.microsoft.com/en-ca/default.aspx
Price= $85
3.Software= Avast! Pro Antivirus (1 Year / 1 PC).
Function of software= This software is used to protect the computer from viruses.
Type of software= Program
Rationale= I chose this antivirus because this antivirus is famous for protecting computers from viruses and is also cheap.
Purchased from= www.avast.com
Price= $20.95 per year
4. Software= Reason 8 propellerheads.
Function of software= To record and produce music.
Type of Software= Application
Rationale= I chose this software because my customer wants to be able to record, create and produce his own music.
Purchased from=www.propellerheads.se
Price= $399.00+$31.92
5. Software= Internet Browser
Function of software= To search the internet.
Rationale= I chose this software because it is the basic need to search the internet.
Purchased from= www.microsoft.com/en-ca.default.aspx
Price= Free.
6. Software= Doubletwist
Function of software= to search,and download music.
Rationale= I chose this software becuase my customer will probably need music to download.
Purchased from= www.doubletwist.com
Price= Free