For this project I had to virtually build a computer. Using pcpartpicker.com I built compartments to my ideal gaming computer.
Ideally, I wanted to build my gaming computer like those PC streamers on twitch that have become popular recently, I was trying to get the cost to be under $2000 as that is just generally what a gaming computer should cost in my opinion.These parts including a CPU, memory, a computer case, an operating system, etc.
CPU
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 4.7 GHz 6-Core Processor ($249)
Motherboard
ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2 Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard ($125)
Memory
G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory
($97)
Video Card
Gigabyte GAMING OC Radeon RX 7600 8 GB Video Card ($265)
Case
Corsair iCUE 4000X RGB ATX Mid Tower Case
($130)
Power Supply
Thermaltake Toughpower GX2 600 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($67)
Storage
Western Digital Blue 6 TB 3.5" 5400 RPM Internal Hard Drive ($100)
CPU Cooler (Some CPUs come with this)
Corsair iCUE H150i ELITE CAPELLIX XT 65.57 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($190)
OS
Microsoft Windows 11 Home Retail - Download 64-bit
($130)
At least 3 Accessories/Peripherals (Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor)
Monitor
MSI Optix G24C4 23.6" 1920 x 1080 144 Hz Curved Monitor ($219)
Mouse
Razer Basilisk V3 Wired Optical Mouse ($50)
Keyboard
Razer Huntsman Mini RGB Wired Mini Keyboard ($90)
Soundcard
Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy Rx 24-bit 192 kHz Sound Card ($60)
Speakers
Logitech G560 120 W 2.1-Channel Speakers
($200)
Total:
$1934.37
I learned that there are a ton of components to a computer. I also learned how expensive some of the memory cards could be and the computer monitor itself typically is not the most expensive part of the computer. A lot of the stuff I got had color to it like the keyboard, mouse, memory cards, computer case, cooling fans, etc. I notice that the trend of those colorful things is noticeably big right now and it gives them the advantage over other products that do not add color especially those that are building gaming computers. This taught me why a lot of people consider PC to be a better way of gaming rather than a console like Xbox or PlayStation.