Virtual Computer Build

The purpose of this project was to build a virtual computer including all the components of a computer and learn their function, I focused on building a gaming computer under $2,000.

I realized that building/purchasing items for gaming computer is really expensive. To clarify I am not a gamer, I mostly use my laptop to study and a computer at work, so I did not have any idea that this would cost so much. Besides the cost, I learned that I prefer laptops rather than desktop computers, they are simpler to use in my opinion. 

The total cost of my computer was: $1,748.21

CPU 

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X - Ryzen 9 9000 Series Granite Ridge (Zen 5) 16-Core 4.3 GHz - Socket AM5 170W - Radeon Graphics Processor - 100-100001277WOF 

Price: $576.29 

Motherboard 

ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING WIFI Intel® Z890 LGA 1851 ATX motherboard, Advanced AI PC-ready, 18+2+1+2 stages, DDR5, WiFi 7, 7x M.2, Thunderbolt™ 4, USB Type-C®, AI Overclocking, Cooling & Networking 

Price: $449.99 

RAM 

KingSpec DDR4 RAM RGB 32GB (2 x 16GB) Memory Module 3600 MHz 288-Pin 1.35V UDIMM with Silver Heat Dissipation Vest for Computer Desktop PC Memories Module Gaming 

Price: $56.99 

Video Card 

ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 12GB GDDR6 PCI Express 4.0 Video Card DUAL-RTX3060-O12G-V2 

Price: $299.99 

Case 

SAMA SV02 ATX Computer Gaming PC Case Mid Tower White with 3 ARGB Fans Pre-Installed, Tempered Glass Transparent Side Panel,BTF Back Plug Motherboard Design 

Price: $58.99 

Power Supply 

MSI - MPG A850G PCIE5, 80+ GOLD Full Modular Gaming PSU, 12V-2x6 Cable, 5080 5070 ATX 3.1 & PCIE 5.1 Ready, 850W Power Supply, 10 Year Warranty 

CPU Cooler 

*Already included on the Case and video card* 

OS 

Microsoft Windows 11 Home 

Price: $138.99 

Accesories 

Gaming Keyboard 

CORSAIR K55 RGB PRO-Dynamic RGB Backlighting - Six Macro Keys with Elgato Stream Deck Software Integration-IP42 Dust and Spill Resistant-Detachable Palm Rest-Dedicated Media and Volume Keys, Black.  

Price: $49.99 

Mouse 

Redragon M991 Wireless Gaming Mouse, 19000 DPI Wired/Wireless Gamer Mouse w/ Rapid Fire Key, 9 Macro Buttons, 45-Hour Durable Power Capacity and RGB Backlight for PC/Mac/Laptop 

Price: $46.99 

Gaming Headset 

Corsair VOID RGB Elite Wireless Premium Gaming Headset with 7.1 Surround Sound - Discord Certified - Works with PC, PS5 and PS4 - White (CA-9011202-NA) 

Price: $69.99