This project entailed creating a virtual Personal Computer by selecting all the parts necessary to build it, while maintaining the goals you set out while building it. I used the website pcpartpicker.com for my personal build. My goal while setting out on this project was to create a powerful PC capable of running modern gaming titles while not breaking the bank.
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 3.8 GHz 8-Core Processor
Price range: $150.11- $178.99
Motherboard: MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI ATX AM4 Motherboard
Price range: $149.00-$197.99
Memory: Silicon Power GAMING 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory x2
Price range: $57.94-$59:99
Video Card: Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 6600 8 GB Video Card
Price range: $194.99- $262.57
Case: Montech AIR 903 MAX ATX Mid Tower Case
Price range: $74.98- $81.90
PSU: Corsair RM850e (2023) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
Price range: $118.99- $129.99
Storage: Samsung 990 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
Price range: $164.00- $219.99
CPU Cooler:Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition 42 CFM CPU Cooler
Price range: $29.99
Operating System: Windows 10
Price range: I did not pay for this OS
Monitor(s): LAcer Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27.0" 2560 x 1440 240 Hz Monitor
Price: $249.99
Monitor(s): MSI PRO MP275Q 27.0" 2560 x 1440 100 Hz Monitor
Price Range: $139.99- $159.99
Keyboard :Wooting Two HE
Price: $194.99
Mouse: Logitech G403 HERO Wired Optical Mouse
Price Range: $49.99- $69.99
Total Price:$1474.88
While completing this project I learned that PC parts have gotten a lot cheaper recently than they were in years prior, which made me kick myself for buying some parts when they were much more expensive! It had been a while since I had looked at parts and it really surprised me just how cheap some parts were, and I even bought some upgrades for my actual home built PC. Since I had already built my own PC, I had experience utilizing pcpartpicker.com and looking for things like compatibility.