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Building a PCPARTS REQUIRED AND CUSTOM BUILDS
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Important Parts:
Processor
Motherboard
Memory
Storage
Power Supply
Video Card
Case
Optical Drive
Operating System
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Processor (CPU)
“Brain” of the computer
One of the most important parts of a computer
Carries out instructions from programs to perform different operations such as output and input
Example picture:
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Motherboard
Connects all the other parts to form the computer itself
Controls them as well (except for power supply)
Most have a built in sound card and video card
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Memory (RAM)
Pulls data from storage and stores it temporarily
Makes accessing things faster
Dedicated video cards have their own RAM (used for video)
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Storage
Different kinds (HDD, SSD, etc…)
Stores long term data so it may be accessed at a later time
HDD’s store more data and are less expensive than SSD’s
SSD’s are A LOT faster but store less data and are more expensive
SSD usually used for boot drive
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Power Supply (PSU)
Very important
Sends power to each computer part
Converts power to specific voltages for each part
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Video Card (GPU)
Arranges pixels on the screen to form an image
Different kinds…
Integrated are built into the motherboard and are on the CPU
Dedicated are separate pieces that attach to the motherboard
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Case
Covers all the inner components of a computer (motherboard, CPU, graphics card, etc.)
Not actually required to make PC run, but is usually recommended
Comes in different sizes (mini, mid tower, full tower, etc.)
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Optical Drive
Reads and writes disks (CD, DVD, Blu-ray, etc.)
Usually used to install the operating system
Example picture:
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Operating System (OS)
Allows users to interact with the system by making an interface
Communicates with the hardware that is in the pc
Handles other things such as programs and actions from the user
Examples:
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Processor (CPU)
High Performance PC: Intel Core i5 4670k Unlocked
Quad core (4)
Clock speed of 3.4 GHz
Supports up to three monitors
Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Good overclocking
Media PC: AMD Athlon 5350
Quad core (4)
Clock speed of 2.0GHz
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Processor (CPU)
High Performance PC: Media PC:
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Cooling
High Performance PC: Corsair Cooling Hydro Series
H90
Liquid cooling
Included fan
Tubing – low evaporation and easy to bend, guaranteed leak free
Low noise, high performance
Thermal compound pre-applied
Looks cool
Media PC: Fan comes with the CPU and with
pre-applied thermal paste
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Cooling
High Performance PC:
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Motherboard
High Performance PC: ASUS Z87-A
USB 3.0 Boost (1.3x faster than traditional USB 3.0)
Realtek 8-channel high definition audio
Remote GO!
Looks cool
Media PC: ASRock AM1H-ITX
Mini ITX (tiny)
USB 3.0
Surge protection
Has DVI and HDMI outputs, including two more
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Motherboard
High Performance PC: Media PC:
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Memory
High Performance PC: Corsair Vengeance Pro Black
8GB
Two sticks (2x4GB)
Built for overclocking making it easier and better
Looks cool and matches everything else inside
Heat spreader allowing it ti run better
Media PC: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB
Two sticks (2x2GB)
Loos awesome and will make inside look less plain
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Memory
High Performance PC: Media PC:
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Storage
High Performance PC: ADATA 128GB SandForce SSD
and Seagate Barracuda 2TB HDD
SSD read and write speed – read of up to 555MB/s and write of up to 530MB/s
HDD – rotation speed of 7200rpm, good price-to-performance ratio
Media PC: Western Digital Caviar Blue
1TB
Rotation speed of 7200RPM
64MB cache
OEM (save some money)
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Storage
High Performance PC: Media PC:
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Graphics Card (GPU)
High Performance PC: EVGA GeForce GTX 770
Looks cool
2GB of memory
Total of 4 display outputs
2 fan coolers
3D vision and PhysX ready
Processor speed of 1046MHz
Comes with FREE Watch Dogs PC game download
Media PC: Using integrated from
motherboard
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Graphics Card (GPU)
High Performance PC:
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Case
High Performance PC: NZXT Phantom 530
Full tower
ATX Steel Case
Color – Matte black (only color available)
Fully modular hard drive cages
Eight motherboard expansion slots
Just look at it…
Media PC: Bitfenix Prodigy mITX Artic
White
Mini-ITX (small and cute)
Steel
Lots of flexibility despite its size
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Case
High Performance PC: Media PC:
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Power Supply (PSU)
High Performance PC: XFX Pro 750W
80+ Gold certified
Power efficiency of up to 90%
Fully modular
Lots of safety and protective features (over current protection, over temperature protection, under voltage protection, etc.)
Media PC: XFX PRO 550W Core Edition
80+ Bronze certified
Power efficiency of up to 85%
Nice and quiet at moderate to medium loads
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Power Supply (PSU)
High Performance PC: Media PC:
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Optical Drive
High Performance PC: ASUS DRW DVD Writer Black
Just picked cheap one with good ratings really…
Media PC: ASUS BC-12B1ST Internal
Blu-Ray
Just found random Blu-Ray player for decent price
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Optical Drive
High Performance PC: Media PC:
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Operating System (OS)
High Performance PC: Microsoft Windows 7 Home
Premium Edition
64 bit
OEM, so it’s a little less expensive
Better for older games and programs
Media PC: Same as high performance pc
Some of the hardware is not compatible with Windows 8
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Operating System (OS)
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Wireless Cards
High Performance PC: ASUS PCE-N15 Wireless
Network Adapter
300Mbps
802.11B/G/N
Once again just picked cheap one with good ratings
Media PC: Same as high performance pc
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Wireless Card