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:

Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-D3H

Supported Processor(s): A8 series, A6 series, A4 series, A10 series

Processor Interface: Socket FM2+
Memory Supported: DDR3
Number of Memory Slots:4
Maximum Memory Supported:

64 GB

Form Factor: micro atx

Expansion Slots (Number)
PCIe: 1 (x16 3.0), 1 (x16 2.0), 1 (x1)
PCI: 1
3 GB/s Serial ATA Headers: Serial ATA -8
6 GB/s Serial ATA Headers: 0
Built In Sound Card: Yes
Built In Network Card (LAN): Yes
USB 3.0: Yes
Price:$72.99
CPU (Processor)

Brand:

AMD AMD A6-7400K Kaveri Dual-Core

Processor Class: amd a-6

Processor Interface:fm2+
Processor Speed (GHz):
Price: $59.99

Processor Fan
Interface (Socket): fm2
Speed: 1000 ~ 2000 RPM
Material: liquid
Price:$130.99
Memory (RAM)

3.5 GHz

Type (DDR2, DDR3): ddr3

Size (GB): 8
Speed (MHz): 1866
Quantity: 1
Price:$42.00
Hard Drive Specs

Brand:

Seagate 1TB Hard Drive

Capacity:

1TB

Interface: SATA
Buffer Memory:
Speed: 7200

64MB

Price:$54.99
CD/DVD/Blue Ray Drive
Type and Description::

LG Internal 12X Blu-ray Disk Drive - SATA, M-Disc Support, 3D Playback, Buffer

Interface: SATA
Read/Record/Rewrite Speeds:

16X

Price:$59.99

Video Card

Brand / Type:

EVGA GeForce GT 740 Superclocked Video Card

GPU: GeForce 700 Series

Video Memory: 2gb
Memory Type: GDDR5
Interface (PCIe, PCIe 2.0):

PCI Express 3.0

Connectors (VGA, DVI, HDMI,S-Video):

1x Dual-Link DVI-D, 1x Dual-Link DVI-I, 1x

mini-HDMI
Price: $102.99
Computer Case

Brand / Type:

Thermaltake VN10006W2N Level 10 GT Snow Edition Full Tower

Case
Form Factor: micro atx
External 5.25 Bays: 4
External 3.5 Bays: 1
Internal 3.5 Bays: 8
Price: $208.99
Power Supply
Power (Watts): 600
SATA Connectors: 6
4-Pin Peripheral Connectors: 4
6-Pin PCI-E Connectors: 1
8-Pin PCI-E Connectors: 1
Motherboard Connector: 24 pin
4-Pin P4 Connector: 1
8-Pin EPS Connector: 1
Price: $56.99
Monitor

AOC 20" Class LED Backlit Monitor

Size: 20in
Interface/Connector(s): DVI
Maximum Resolution: 1600 x 900
Price: $89.99
Other components
(examples: keyboard, mouse, video capture, HDDVD Drives, Blue Ray Drives, printer,
scanner, etc)

Description:
Price:
Total System Price: $879.91

Option 2: Comparing Similar Devices

For this option, you are going to research the specifications for current types of
technology. You will first need to decide what type of device you would like to research.
Options include smartphones, tablet pcs, laptops, or preassembled pcs. If you would like
to research other forms of technology, check with your teacher first. You will then need
to find at least 4 different products to compare and research similar specifications. You
will then create a PowerPoint that shows the results of your research. You must include in
your PowerPoint a chart that shows all of the relevant specifications for each of the
devices, a written description of the advantages and disadvantages of each of the
devices, a justification of your best buy, and a decision on what you would personally
buy.
Possible specifications that you might use are listed below:
Processor, RAM, Graphics Adapter, Graphics Memory, Storage Space, Expandable
Memory?, Operating System, Screen Size, Screen Resolution, Camera, Camera
Resolution, other special features.

Requirements for PowerPoint:

List & Picture of all products to be compared
Minimum of 10 Specifications to be compared
Quick reference chart that shows each spec for each device
Written Description of each specification, why it is important, and which device came out
on top
Written Justification of which device is the best buy
Written explanation of which device you would buy