Computer Build Project

Student Name: Kennan Philip

Lecturer Name: Annie Sealy-Emmanuel

Course Name: Computer Maintenance Practice I

Due Date: 11/10/2022

Component: Motherboard

Brand: Gigabyte

Model: B550M DS3H

Chipset: AMD B550

RAM: 4 × DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity)

of system memory

Form Factor: Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm

Storage Interfaces: Dual Ultra-Fast NVMe PCIe 4.0/3.0 M.2 Connectors, Ultra Durable PCIe
4.0 Ready x16 Slot

Price: $283.74

Purchase Location: amazon.com

Source: https://amz.run/64if

Why: This motherboard has a micro ATX form factor, capable power delivery, and other
amazing features, making it an excellent gaming motherboard.

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Component: CPU

Brand: AMD

Model: Ryzen™ 7 3700X

Socket Support: PGA AM4

Cores: Eight Cores

Cache: 512KB L1 Cache, 4MB L2 Cache, 32MB L3 Cache

Other: Wraith Prism LED Cooler

Price: $675.64

Purchase Location: amazon.com

Source: https://amz.run/64ie

Why: When compared to Intel competitors, this CPU provides excellent value. It is great for
gaming because of its excellent single-core performance. It's unlocked, so you can easily
overclock it, has low power consumption, and stays cool at all times, thanks to the stock Wraith
Prism with RGB LED cooler.

Component: Storage (HDD/SSD)

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Brand: Western Digital

Model: SN770

Capacity: 1TB

Interface: NVMe

Price: $267.77

Purchase Location: amazon.com

Source: https://amz.run/64ig

Why: WD's Black SN750 gives a significant performance boost via firmware and software
tweaks. It provides consistent, predictable performance as well as high sustained write
performance.

Component: Memory (RAM)

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Brand: Corsair

Model: Vengeance LPX

Memory Size: 16 GB

Memory Type: DDR4 SDRAM

Memory Speed: 3000 MHz

Price: $162.13

Purchase Location: amazon.com

Source: https://amz.run/64ij

Why: The VENGEANCE LPX memory is designed for extreme overclocking. For faster heat
dissipation, the heat spreader is made of pure aluminum, and the eight-layer PCB helps manage
heat and provides superior overclocking headroom. The DDR4 form factor is optimized for the
latest DDR4 systems and provides higher frequencies, greater bandwidth, and lower power
consumption than DDR3 modules.

Component: Video Card

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Brand: NVIDIA

Model: RTX 3070

Memory Size: 8 GB

Memory Type: GDDR6

Bandwidth: 448.0 GB/s

Clock speed: 1500 MHz Base Clock, 1725 MHz Boost Clock, 1750 MHz Memory Clock 14
Gbps effective

Bus Interface: PCIe 4.0 x16

Shader Model: 6.6

Price: $1486.40

Purchase Location: amazon.com

Source: https://amz.run/64eN

Why: This GPU is among the best graphics cards available. It offers performance comparable to
the RTX 2080 Ti for less than half the price, bringing 4K gaming to the masses for the first time.
The Nvidia RTX 3070 is a powerful graphics card that will easily meet the requirements of all
but the most demanding PC games you want to play, providing excellent 1080p and 1440p
performance for an incredible price.

Component: PSU

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Brand: Cooler Master

Model: V850

Amperage: 70A

Efficiency: 93%

Cables: 16AWG PCIe cables

Price: $432.38

Purchase Location: amazon.com

Source: https://amz.run/64eT

Why: The Cooler Master V850 V2 Gold can accommodate the power-hungry RTX 3070 that we
chose for this PC. It has a high overall performance and a platform that is efficient enough to
save you money on your electricity bills. It is also fully compatible with the most recent ATX
specification. This power supply has a high overall performance, low inrush and leakage current,
and a complete and properly configured set of protection features.

Component: Networking

Brand: ASUS

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Model: PCE-AC88

Wi-Fi Speeds: 1000 Mbps (2.4GHz) up to 2100 Mbps (5GHz)

Other: Heat Sink and External magnetic antenna

Price: $225.12

Purchase Location: amazon.com

Source: https://amz.run/64il

Why: With the first ever 4x4 adapter, this network adapter has unrivaled Wi-Fi reception. Wi-Fi
range and signal stability are greatly improved, resulting in faster, clearer, and stronger Wi-Fi
reception on your desktop.

Component: Case

Brand: Phanteks

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Model: Eclipse P300A

Case Size: Mid Tower (Medium)

Motherboard Support: ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX, E-ATX *(up to 275mm wide)

Front I/O: 2x USB 3.0, Mic, Headphone, Reset

Other: Black Case Fan

Price: $216.18

Purchase Location: amazon.com

Source: https://amz.run/64io

Why: This case enhances the clean interior and exterior design with simple and easy installation.
With a full metal exterior and tempered glass side panel, it has the highest build quality in its
class.

Component: OS

Brand: Microsoft

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Model: Windows 11

Price: Free

Source: Me

Why: This Operating System is ideal for this build due to its optimizations for running games
with support features such as Auto HDR and DirectStorage, which improves your user interface
as well as your multitasking and overall system performance.

Component: Fans

Brand: Phanteks

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Model: SK120

Fan Size: 120mm

Price: $94.56

Purchase Location: amazon.com

Source: https://amz.run/64iq

Why: These fans are some of the best for this build given its Low-noise operation without
sacrificing performance so you can play in peace and quiet. It also has PWM capabilities built-in
to precisely control the speed to achieve optimized fan curve.

Component: Joysticks

Brand: Thrustmaster

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Model: T-Flight Hotas X Flight Stick

Price: $184.48

Purchase Location: amazon.com

Source: https://amz.run/64hc

Why: This flight stick has a wide hand-rest for optimal comfort with 12 buttons and 5 axles are
entirely programmable. It is a high-precision joystick with adjustable resistance and a detachable,
real-size, ergonomically-designed throttle control. This joystick is quite affordable for the
features compared to other devices.

Component: Mouse

Brand: Razer

Model: DeathAdder
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DPI: up to 16,000

Connectivity: Wired

Price: $48.62

Purchase Location: amazon.com

Source: https://amz.run/64hh

Why: It's one of the most comfortable gaming mice on the market for a reason. This mouse is
wise to consider for any gamer looking for the best gaming experience, thanks to its solid buttons
and excellent tracking.

Component: Monitors

Brand: Sceptre

Model: Ultra Thin LED Monitor

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Refresh Rate: 60 Hz

Screen Size: 20 Inches

Display: 1600 x 900

Price: $432.24

Purchase Location: amazon.com

Source: https://amz.run/64is

Why: This monitor has a refresh rate of 60Hz, which means your images will change faster and
smoother than usual, reducing screen tearing. It also has fast response times, reduces ghosting
and blurring while transitioning pixels, and keeps the enemy and terrain precisely in focus even
in chaotic situations. The LED display delivers a wide range of rich colors with sharper contrasts
of light and dark, ensuring that moving images have never looked so good.

Total cost: $4509.26 (with wifi adapter)

$4284.14 (without wifi adapter)

Total weight: 44.711375 lbs

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Shipper: West Tech Shipping

Per pound: $10.00

Handling fee: $5.00

Shipping fee: $447.71

Components Wattage

Processor AMD Ryzen™ 7 3700X

Motherboard Gigabyte B550M DS3H

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 RAM (Memory) Corsair Vengeance LPX

Optical Drive N/A

Hard Disk Drive Western Digital SN770

CPU Fan Wraith Prism LED Cooler

Integrated Graphics / Video

NVIDIA RTX 3070
Card Graphics

Estimated Wattage

Minimum Power Supply Size

Recommended (80%
Efficiency Assumed)

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