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I plan to purchase a computer for my personal use. I intend to use my PC primarily for school purposes, although I shall also use it for minor tasks such as online gaming. My preferred operating system shall be the Windows 10 Professional Version 64-bit. The version of the Microsoft Operating System goes for $199.99 on the Microsoft website (Microsoft, n.d).

I shall go for the Intel Core i7 8th Generation Processor for my CPU. The CPU has been praised as an ideal option for serious gaming (Qazi, 2022). The processor has up to six cores that enhance its processing power and a Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 that increases its core speed up to 4.7 GHz and its cache memory up to 12 MB. I shall purchase the CPU from Amazon at a price of about $427.50 (Amazon, n.d).

My choice for the motherboard shall be the ASUS TUF Z370-PLUS Gaming LGA1151. The motherboard works with Intel 8th Generation Processor CPU. The motherboard has four DIMM slots that accommodate up to 64GB of DDR4 memory modules. The motherboard uses the Intel Z370 chipset and has a memory speed of 2400 MHz. The product goes for $219.99 on Amazon (Amazon, n.d).

The RAM I prefer for my PC is the G.Skill Trident Z RGB 64 GB. The package comes with 64GB of RAM split into two 32 GB modules. The RAM shall be compatible with my motherboard, which supports dual-channel memory and can be expanded up to 64GB of memory. With a memory speed of 3600MHz, the RAM supports optimum performance on my CPU for an ultimate gaming experience. The RAM is available on Amazon for a discounted price of $264.99.

For my PC, I have preferences regarding the storage device and video consideration given the function the PC shall serve. My preferred storage device shall be a 500 GB solid-state drive (SSD). SSDs are faster than Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) since they work without rotating, increasing the speed of launching and loading games. Moreover, hitches that occur as a result of gaming are less visible when using SSDs than when using HDDs. I shall purchase the Crucial MX500 500GB 3D NAND SATA 2.5 Inch Internal SSD from Amazon. The SSD goes for a retail price of $59.99 (Amazon, n.d). The most significant specifications include a read speed of up to 560 Megabytes per Second (MB/s) and a write speed of up to510 MB/s. The SSD is accelerated by a Micron 3D NAND technology and comes with an Aes 256-bit hardware-based encryption that secures data from thieves and hackers.

My preferred optical drive is the ASUS BW-16D1X-U Blu-ray Drive. The drive is a better option for cloud storage and supports archival storage or long-term backups (Huenink, 2019). There is BDXL support that allows for data storage of up to 128GB. Moreover, the drive has relatively fast reading and writing speeds compared to other drive designs. Its diamond-shaped design gives it an aesthetic look. I shall buy the drive from Walmart’s online store at a cost of $139.99.

Although my PC’s graphics are ideal for gaming, I might need to purchase a graphics card for optimum performance. The Nvidia GTX 1660-6GB grants me an opportunity to enjoy a 1080p gaming experience at a reasonable budget. The card is available on Amazon at a price of $406.99 (Amazon, n.d).

The computer components identified earlier need to be encased to be safe from elements and also from any other form of damage. The intended computer will be a high-grade desktop that will serve all the needs of the user.

Case

The external casing of choice is the DEEPCOOL- TESSERACT SW ATX RD Mid Tower Case. The casing costs $39.99. The casing looks strong and from the reviews on Amazon is made of durable material. The casing has LED lighting that makes it aesthetically appealing to the user. It has two red LED fan-side windows standard ATX chassis. It is made of SPCC, plastic, and rubber coasting with a thickness of 0.7mm on the panel. The cooling method is through water and is compatible with the motherboard compatibility is rated Atx (DeepCool Industries Co. Ltd, 2022).

The casing has USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports. The fans offer maximum cooling and there is enough room for VGA card installation. It supports cable management and also 120mm liquid cooler installation at the back.

Power Supply

The computer needs to have a constant supply of clean energy. The use of PSU is critical to safeguard the components of the computer. The PSU of choice is Corsair RM750x (2021). It is the best power supply unit that produces high-end graphics. The PSU has 750W output and efficiency of 80 PLUS Gold, noise cancellation of Cybernetics A- (25-30Dba) and cooling system of 140mm magnetic levitating fan. The PSU is fully modular and has four PCIe connectors running on two cables and two EPS connectors. The product also comes with a warrant for 10 years (Bitziopoulos, 2021). The power supply comes equipped with cable combs and cable connectors.

Monitor

The monitor of choice would be the Acer Predator x38. It is a widescreen curved monitor with a screen size of 37.5 inches. It has an IPS panel type, an aspect ratio of 24:9, a resolution of 3840*1600, and a 1ms response time. The monitor also has a fast refresh rate of 144HZ with the G-Sync Ultimate refresh rate technology (Jimenez, 2021).

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References

Amazon (n.d). ASUS TUF Z370-PLUS Gaming LGA1151 (Intel 8th Gen) DDR4 HDMI DVI M.2 Z370 ATX Motherboard with Gigabit LAN and USB 3.1. Available at https://www.amazon.com/TUF-Z370-PLUS-Gaming-Z370-Motherboard/dp/B075RJ8WN2/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=z370+motherboard&qid=1655929488&sr=8-2 (Accessed on 22 June 2022).

Amazon (n.d). Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W. Available at https://www.amazon.com/Intel-i7-8700K-Desktop-Processor-Unlocked/dp/B07598VZR8?th=1 (Accessed on 22 June 2022).

Microsoft (n.d). Windows 10 Pro (Download). Available at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/windows-10-pro/df77x4d43rkt?activetab=pivot:overviewtab (Accessed on 22 June 2022).

Qazi, A. (2022). Is Core i7 good for Gaming? Available at https://pcguide101.com/cpu/is-core-i7-good-for-gaming/ (Accessed on 22 June 2022).

Amazon (n.d). Crucial MX500 500GB 3D NAND SATA 2.5 Inch Internal SSD, up to 560MB/s – CT500MX500SSD1. Available at https://www.amazon.com/s?k=ssd+sata+500gb&i=electronics&adgrpid=84152056520&gclid=CjwKCAjw-8qVBhANEiwAfjXLrvRFV4a12R-nY4UmwswrgrS5xYl4Fa8HjwOgHlpmOTghn_3kjPHxCBoCZZoQAvD_BwE&hvadid=585359104545&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1009824&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=b&hvrand=12161578695797322776&hvtargid=kwd-299126436378&hydadcr=2747_13541863&tag=hydglogoo-20&ref=pd_sl_9fagtghp9e_b (Accessed 22 June 2022).

Amazon (n.d). Gigabyte Gv-N1660OC-6GD GeForce GTX 1660 OC 6G Graphics Card, 2X Windforce Fans, 6GB 192-Bit GDDR5, Video Card. Available at https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-Graphics-Windforce-Gv-N1660OC-6GD/dp/B07P76G428/?tag=muo-ai-778405-20 (Accessed 22 June 2022).

Huenink, J. (2019). Asus BW-16D1X-U Powerful Blu-ray Drive Review. Available at https://www.lifewire.com/asus-bw-16d1x-u-blu-ray-drive-review-4774686 (Accessed 22 June 2022).

Bitziopoulos, A. (2021, August 10). Best power supply for PC gaming. pcgamer.  https://www.pcgamer.com/best-power-supply-unit-for-pc-gaming-our-top-psu-for-pc/

DeepCool Industries Co. Ltd. (2022). Tesseract sw-rd. DeepCool. https://www.deepcool.com/products/Cases/fulltowercases/2021/14434.shtml

Jimenez, J. (2021, March 16). The best gaming monitors for 2021. pcgamer. https://www.pcgamer.com/best-gaming-monitor/

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