Virtual Computer Build

Project Description  

For my computer science 101 class we had to virtually create a PC. We could choose whatever components we wanted for the PC. I wanted to build the cheapest computer possible and I didn't really care what the quality of the PC was, which the price came out to $537.05. I utilized the website http://newegg.com/ to find all my parts for my virtual computer.

Virtual Computer Build 

CPU - AMD A6-7400K Kaveri Dual-Core 3.5 GHz Socket FM2+ 65W AD740KYBJABOX Desktop Processor AMD Radeon R5 

The price is 29.99

Motherboard- MSI A68HM-E33 V2 FM2+ AMD A68H SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard 

The price is 139.99  

Memory- Timetec 4GB DDR3 / DDR3L 1333MHz PC3-10600 Non-ECC Unbuffered 1.5V / 1.35V CL9 2Rx8 Low Density Dual Rank 240 Pin UDIMM Desktop PC Computer Memory RAM Module Upgrade (4GB) 

The price is 8.99 

Video Card- Yeston Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5 1183MHz 512processors PCIExpress 3.0 DirectX12 video cards Double slot DP+HDMI compatible +DVI-D graphics card of Desktop 

The price is 74.90 

Case- SAMA Sama-S88-BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 

The price is 29.99 

Power Supply- RAIDMAX Vortex 500W ATX 12V v2.3 / EPS 12V SLI Ready Crossfire Ready 80 Plus Bronze Certified Non-Modular Optional RGB Power Supply 

The price is 34.99 

Storage- WD Blue 500GB Desktop Hard Disk Drive - 5400 RPM SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD5000AZRZ  

The price is 19.99 

CPU Cooler- Iceberg Thermal IceSLEET G4 Silent CPU Air Cooler 4 Nickel-Plated Heatpipes with 120mm PWM Fan for Intel and AMD AM5 LGA 1700 Compatible 

The price 17.99  

OS- Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Upgrade [from Home to Pro] [Digital Download] 

The price is $ 99.00 

At least 3 Accessories/Peripherals (Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor) 

Monitor- Dell E2016HV Black 20" LCD TN Monitor, 1600 x 900, 600:1, 200cd/m2, D-Sub, VESA Mountable 

The price is 59.99  

Keyboard- Lenovo Essential Wired Keyboard (Black) - US English 

The price is 14.44   

Mouse- Lenovo Wired USB Mouse 

The Price is is 6.79

Total Price of Virtual Computer Build is $537.05 

Lesson Learned

What I learned is that there are some components that will not go together, for example an older mother board will not pair up with a newer operating system. Like the intel 7 mother board will not pair up with a 11 windows operating system.  Also, some older models are more expensive than the newer models because they want you to buy the newer version.  Knowing that I am making the cheapest computer possible I know that these parts are not the best and it will be slow and not have the most storage. It was also hard to match up some of the parts together with other ones.