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Computer Design 13-14

The final project for the computer architecture course provides two options for students. Option 1 requires students to design their own computer by selecting components like a motherboard, processor, memory, video card, case, and power supply. Students must create a PowerPoint with specifications and pricing for each component, and the total price of the system. Option 2 requires students to compare specifications and pricing for at least 4 comparable devices to determine the best buy.

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Computer Design 13-14

The final project for the computer architecture course provides two options for students. Option 1 requires students to design their own computer by selecting components like a motherboard, processor, memory, video card, case, and power supply. Students must create a PowerPoint with specifications and pricing for each component, and the total price of the system. Option 2 requires students to compare specifications and pricing for at least 4 comparable devices to determine the best buy.

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Computer Architecture Final Project

The final project for this section has two options. You can choose to design your own
computer by selecting the individual components that will work together or you can
choose to compare a minimum of 4 comparable devices and determine which device is
the best buy. Details for both options are listed below.

Option 1 Design your own computer


All components that are needed to create your own computer are listed below. You must
create a PowerPoint presentation that shows all of your components and lists the
important specification of each component. Your PowerPoint must also include the final
price for the computer. The components that must be included in the construction of
your computer are listed below.
Motherboard Specs
Model: Z97 GAMING 5
Supported Processor(s): List All
Processor Interface: LGA 1150
Memory Supported: DDR3 3300*(*OC)/ 3200*/ 3100*/ 3000*/ 2800*/ 2666*/ 2600*/
2400*/ 2200*/ 2133*/ 2000*/ 1866*/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066
Number of Memory Slots: 4
Maximum Memory Supported: 32 GB
Form Factor: ATX Intel motherboard
Expansion Slots (Number)
PCIe: 3 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, (support x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 modes)
PCI: 4 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
IDE Headers: (May Not Have Any)
FDD Headers: (May Not Have Any)
3 GB/s Serial ATA Headers:
6 GB/s Serial ATA Headers: 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (SATA1~6)
Built In Sound Card: Y/N n
Built In Network Card (LAN): Y/N n
USB 3.0: Y/N y
Price: 150
CPU (Processor)
Brand: (Intel, AMD) Intel

Processor Class: Skylake


Processor Interface: Desktop
Processor Speed (GHz): 3.5
Price: 240

Processor Fan
Interface (Socket): LGA2011 / LGA1366 / LGA1156 / LGA1155 / LGA1151 / LGA1150 /
LGA775
Speed: 900+/-150 ~ 1500+/-10% RPM
Material: Al Fin + 4 heatpipes + CTT
Price: 30
Memory (RAM)
Type (DDR2, DDR3): DDR4
Size (GB): 16
Speed (MHz): DDR4 3000 (PC4 24000)
Quantity: 2
Price: 71.99
Hard Drive Specs
Brand: WD
Capacity: (GB or TB) 1 TB
Interface: SATA 6.0 GB/s
Buffer Memory: 64 MB
Speed: 7200 RPM
Price: 74.00
CD/DVD/Blue Ray Drive
Type and Description: LG USB 2.0 Super-Multi Portable DVD Rewriter with M-DISC Model
GP50NB40
Interface: SATA
Read/Record/Rewrite Speeds: Read speed 8X
Price: 25

Video Card
Brand / Type: XFX Radeon R7 370 R7-370P-4255 4GB 256-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0
CrossFireX Support Double Dissipation XXX OC Video Card
GPU: Radeon R7 370
Video Memory: 4 GB
Memory Type: GDDR5
Interface (PCIe, PCIe 2.0): PCI Express 3.0
Connectors (VGA, DVI, HDMI,S-Video): 1 x HDMI 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 1 x DL-DVI-D
1 x DL-DVI-I
Price: 160
Computer Case
Brand / Type: Corsair
Form Factor: Micro ATX
External 5.25 Bays: 1 External 5.25" Drive Bays
External 3.5 Bays:
Internal 3.5 Bays: 2 Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
Price: 50
Power Supply
Power (Watts): 1500
SATA Connectors: 5
4-Pin Peripheral Connectors: 3
6-Pin PCI-E Connectors: 6
8-Pin PCI-E Connectors: 2
Motherboard Connector: 1
4-Pin P4 Connector: 4
8-Pin EPS Connector: 4
Price: 405
Monitor
Brand / Type: NEC
Size: 18.4-24.3" x 27.1" x 11.9" w/ Stand
17.6" x 27.1" x 3.2" w/o stand
Interface/Connector(s): (VGA, DVI, HDMIS-Video) DVIx1 HDMIx1 DisplayPortx2
Maximum Resolution: 2560 x 1600
Price: 1,650

Other components
(examples: keyboard, mouse, video capture, HDDVD Drives, Blue Ray Drives, printer,
scanner, etc)
Description: CM Storm Devastator - LED Gaming Keyboard and Mouse Combo Bundle
Price: 30
Total System Price: 2,886

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