Virtual Computer Build

Project Description

The project involves building a high-performance PC with components selected for their reliability, compatibility, and performance. The goal of the project is to create a PC that can handle demanding tasks and provide a smooth and efficient user experience.

My PC Build

All components are linked below.

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor
$162.66
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 50.5 CFM CPU Cooler
$89.90
Motherboard: MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard
$119.99
Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory
$64.98
Storage:Kingston NV2 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
$42.70
Video Card: Gigabyte EAGLE Radeon RX 6600 8 GB Video Card
$265.90
Case: NZXT H5 Flow ATX Mid Tower Case
$94.99
Power Supply: Corsair HX1200 Platinum 1200 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
$294.99
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Home Retail - Download 64-bit
$129
Monitor: Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQ 27.0" 2560 x 1440 165 Hz Monitor
300.00
Keyboard: Corsair K60 RGB Pro Wired Gaming Keyboard
$69.98
Mouse: Logitech G502 HERO Wired Optical Mouse
$47.99
Speakers: Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 120 W 2.1-Channel Speakers
$112.00

Total Cost: $1795.08

Lessons Learned

I learned how to build a PC with many components using PCPartPicker.com, which helped me ensure compatibility between the different parts and compare prices from various retailers. The pricing for each component was much higher than I expected.