CPU Assembly

Building a Computer Option

If you would prefer to build your own computer, build it from the list of computer parts and use any computer case (you may use the original computer case as long as you take out all of the parts), cardboard box, plastic container, or something else you think that would be appropriate. if you build a computer and you use a new motherboard that does not have some of the older ports or cards, just email in advance.

It is not suggested that you choose this option to build one because it may take you a lot of time and resources and I do not want this project to cost you a lot of time and money.

Although if you want to build a computer, each partner must email their father or mother before the due date (include mark.heil@yisseoul.org as the Cc) with the email subject CPU Computer Request. Briefly explain the CPU project to them and that you have chosen not to take the 10-Question Computer Quiz Interview and instead chose to build your computer. Ask them to "reply all" and give you permission to build it. Explain to them where you plan on getting the parts for the computer as well as when and where you will build it (mention your partner). Failure to complete the email requirements will result in a 5% deduction.

You may build the computer with another CA student either in your class or another class and you will receive a group grade on it but you must work on it together and share somewhat equal work. If the work is not about equal and one partner notifies me of the lack of effort from their partner, that partner may need to take the interview as a substitute grade and receive a deduction since you are taking the interview late.

When building the computer, use various Internet resources to supplement the CPU class videos. You can also use other YT videos that explain how to put a computer together (video example).

While you build the computer, use your phone camera on a camera and take photos showing the whole process but take turns shooting the photos with your partner or have a friend to hold it so they can see the CPU assembly clearly. Make sure you have good lighting in the room when taking the photos.

Before you start building it, make sure you show that all of the parts laying on the floor or table (take photos) before you start assembling it. Don't forget to show the parts going onto the motherboard before you place it into the case. Take turns including you and your partner somewhat equally in the video and placing the computer parts where they belong and make sure to show each others' faces often. Here is a rough student video example.

When finished, import the photos into iMovie (directions) to create a Stop Motion video and add text to the video to label the required parts (make sure you can read the text and is not too fast). Take a photo of you and your partner together and insert it into a Google Doc, write your names and CA class (e.g. CA2) below your photo, print it in color, and neatly tape it to your CPU on the top.

The computer is a group project grade and you do not have to take the interview. You will be graded on if you put the computer together correctly with the required Computer Parts. The computer must turn on but does not have to boot up to the opening home screen but you will get 10% extra points if it does. The video must be turned in and the Youtube link posted to Schoology by October 5. You can drop off the computer on October 5 before school or during AP time in the HS computer lab. If you need more time each of you can use one coupon each and turn it in one day later.