Project Description:
For this project we were to virtually build our very own computer. The computer I decided to create is a high-quality computer that will be used for a social influencer to edit and post their videos/content.
Motherboard:
I chose the Asus ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING (WI-FI) ATX AM4 Motherboard because according to https://www.electronicshub.org/best-motherboards-for-video-editing/ , this motherboard is one of the best for video editing.
Price: 367.25
CPU:
I chose the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 3.8 GHz 12-Core Processor because according to https://www.pcguide.com/cpu/guide/best-video-editing/ , this is one of the best CPU’s for editing videos.
Price: 367.25
CPU cooler:
I chose the Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler because according to https://www.pcguide.com/cooling/guide/best-cpu-cooler/ , this is the best CPU cooler in 2023.
Price: 99.95
Memory:
I chose the Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory because according to https://digitalheartists.com/best-ram-kits-for-video-editing-2022/ , this is one of the best memory kits for video editing.
Price: 134.99
Storage:
I chose the Seagate FireCuda 530 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive because according to https://www.chillblast.com/learn/best-pc-storage-set-up-for-video-editing/ , this is one of the best storages for video editing.
Price: 216.34
Video Card:
I chose NVIDIA Founders Edition GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8 GB Video Card because according to https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/buying-guides/the-best-graphics-cards-for-video-editing, this is the best video card for video editing.
Price: 399.99
Case:
I chose Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh White w/ Controller ATX Mid Tower Case because I thought it was pretty.
Price: 124.99
Power Supply:
I chose the be quiet! Straight Power 11 650W 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply because according to https://www.pctechkits.com/best-power-supply-for-video-editing-rendering/ , it is one of the best power supplies for video editing.
Operating System:
I chose Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Retail - Download 64-bit because I wanted the most updated and best version.
Price: 199.00
Monitor:
I chose the BenQ PD2700U 27.0" 3840 x 2160 60 Hz Monitor monitor because according to https://www.techradar.com/best/monitors-for-video-editing , this is the best monitor for video editing.
Lessons Learned:
As I completed this assignment, I learned about all the components that it takes to make a computer function. I learned that there are many makes and models of each part and they all work for different purposes depending on what you wish to do with a computer.