Project Description
For this project, I had to build a PC that I've always wanted to build. I used PCPartPicker.com to find all the parts I needed and make sure everything would work together. My PC will be used for a lot of things , such as for work (civil engineering ) when I need to run some software, watching YouTube , getting schoolwork done, and also streaming, since it is one huge reason I got into PCs. I have always wanted to build a PC, but with so many different pieces and varieties of prices, I can fully say that I have assembled MY dream build.
My Dream PC Build
All components are linked below.
CPU - Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5 GHz Quad-Core - $239.99
Motherboard - MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 - $149.99
Memory - Kingston HyperX Fury 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR3-1600 CL10 - $40.99
Video Card - EVGA SSC ACX 2.0+ GeForce GTX 960 4 GB - $209.99
Case - NZXT H5 Flow (2022) ATX Mid Tower - $59.99
Power Supply - EVGA 600 B1 600 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX - $64.99
Storage(s) - Seagate BarraCuda 1 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM - $47.99
- Kingston SSDNow V300 120 GB 2.5" - $43.90
CPU Cooler (Some CPUs come with this)
OS - Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit - $119.99
Peripherals
Mouse - Logitech M330 SILENT PLUS Wireless - $19.48
Keyboard - RK Royal Kludge RK61 - $49.99
Monitor - LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B 27.0" 2560 x 1440 240 Hz - $279.99
After taking my time to calculate, the total cost of my dream pc set up is $1,327.28
Lessons Learned
I learned that building a computer involves more than just picking random parts; it requires understanding how each component works and making sure everything is compatible.