Abdellah Badreddine Prof. Jerry Hensel CTS 1131 C September 12th, 2017

My Virtual dream computer project I want my computer to have a big capacity in hard disk, so it can be able to handle a large files and software. Also, I want it to run quick and smooth, thus, I need to choose the right parts especially RAM and CPU with the consideration of my budget.

ASRock - AB350 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard The motherboard is the base of the computer that connects all other components to each other. I chose this type of motherboard because it is only $73.98, it has a capacity of 64 GB RAM, also has 5 stars ranking in the website. https://pcpartpicker.com/product/yBtWGX/asrock-ab350-pro4-atx-am4-motherboard-ab350-pro4/

 AMD Ryzen 7 1800X CPU  The CPU is the brain of the computer that process the demand that received from other peripheric such as keyboard, mice...  I would like to pick up AMD Ryzen 7 1800X CPU for my virtual computer because it has many high characterestic such as; the clock speed which is 3.9 GHZ, and 8 cores. Its price is about $429. http://www.techradar.com/news/computing-components/processors/best-cpu-the-8-top-processors-today-1046063

G.SKILL RIPJAWS 4 (F4-3000C15Q-16GRR) RAM is the Random Access Memory that save temporarily the data that are on in the computer, and loose them if the power is off. The capacity of the RAM is also responsible for the speed of the computer. I will take G.SKILL RIPJAWS 4 (F4- 3000C15Q-16GRR) for my computer because it doesn’t have any cons compared with the others. Also has 16 GB which will be enough for my computer. The price is about $169 and is one of the lowest price in the market. https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/r/ram.htm

Hard drive  Hard Disk Drive HDD or HD is a non volatile memory, and is the best place to save documents and other information. It stores also the computer system and time. I would like to have WD Blue 1TB SATA 6 Gb/s 7200 RPM 64MB Cache 3.5 Inch Desktop Hard Drive (WD10EZEX) because is only $50 and can take 1TB whish is enough capacity for my data. https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/n/nonvolat.htm

Gigabyte - GeForce GT 1030 2GB Low Profile Video card Alternatively known as Graphic Card, Display Card, Video Adapter. It is the one that responsible to create a picture in a display. This video card has 2GB memory and 1.25 GHZ with a price of 69.99, which make it the best one to my budget and also to the kind of computer I am looking for. https://pcpartpicker.com/products/video-card/#sort=price&page=1

ASUS - XONAR DGX 24-BIT 96 KHZ SOUND CARD We can also call it Audio card, it is an expansion card that producing the sound in the computer. We may insert it in expansion slot or it may be built with the motherboard.  I am not going to depend on the sound card to much, thus, I picked this sound card which is one of the cheapest ones, and has sample rate of 96 KHZ. https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/s/souncard.htm

Corsair - CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply It is know also as PSU (Power Supply Unit). Its role is to convert 110-115 or 20-230 Volts alternating current (AC) into a steady low voltage direct current (DC) usable by the computer, and it is rated by the number of watts it generates. The characteristic of this power supply I have chosen are not bad, it is 550 watts, and it will be fine for my computer, and it cost $39.99. https://pcpartpicker.com/product/DbqdnQ/corsair-power-supply-cs550m https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/p/ps.htm

Asus - DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer Optical Drive or DVD/CD Writer is a device that allows to read and burn the CD/DVD. It has a sped ranging from 1x to 72x. It is the most rated Optical Drive in pcpartpicker.com. It is very cheap $22.39, it writes 48/24 in CD and 24/8/12/24/6/12/12 in DVD will fit my computer https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/c/cdrom.htm https://pcpartpicker.com/products/optical-drive/

Fractal Design - Focus G (White) ATX Mid Tower Case We can call it also a chassis, it is a housing that helps protect and organize the computer components. I concentrate mostly in design and color to choose this beautiful case. The price as well is not bad which is $49.99. https://pcpartpicker.com/product/263RsY/corsair-case-cc9011053ww https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/c/chassis.htm

Rosewill - RNX-N250PCe PCI-Express x1 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Adapter The wireless adapter is a device that allow computer to connect with internet by using WI-FI. I have picked this this kind of card because I think is better than a USB WI-FIadapetr. This card cost $14.79, and will be just compatible with the computer. https://pcpartpicker.com/product/CG9KHx/rosewill-wireless-network-card-rnxn250pce https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/w/wireless-adapt.htm

Intel - EXPI9301CTBLK PCI-Express x1 10/100/1000 Mbps Network Adapter This adapter is the one that will allow us to connect to the internet with cable. I chose it because it has the best ranking in the website, and its price also is low $23.99.

be quiet! - Pure Rock Slim 35.1 CFM CPU Cooler We can name it also a heat sink. It is a device that has a fan and keep a processor cool This cooler is compatible with the CPU that I have chosen and it is $23.88. It is 4.92" with a fan of 2000 RPM, and noise level ranges between 13.1 and 25.4 dbA. https://pcpartpicker.com/product/hyQRsY/be-quiet-pure-rock-slim-351-cfm-cpu-cooler-bk008 https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/h/heatsink.htm

Hp Monitor 21.5'' i would like to chose an led monitor from a well know company like HP, and that has white color to match the case. this monitor is an HP 22er frameless silver/white 21.5" 7ms (GTG) iIPS widescreen led monitors, HDMI 1920 x 1080 60hz, w/ anti-glare, technicolor color certification with easy connectivity setting, 178/178 viewing angle. It is $129 in www.newegg.com. https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA7AB54D3533&ignorebbr=1&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleMKP-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleMKP-PC-_-pla-_-Monitors+-+LCD+Flat+Panel-_-9SIA7AB54D3533&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzb7e6J-Z1gIVR16GCh3b8gnPEAQYAiABEgJtWvD_BwE

Logisys - KBMS801WG Wired Standard Keyboard Keyboard is one of the primary input devices that allow us to write letters, numbers, and other symbols in the screen, then, it gives them as a command to be processed by the CPU.  I totally depend on color and price ($23,96) to choose this beautiful Logisys keyboard. https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/k/keyboard.htmClick to add text https://pcpartpicker.com/product/KG9KHx/logisys-keyboard-kbms801wg

HP - Z5000 BLUETOOTH WIRELESS LASER MOUSE As we know, a mouse is an input handheld device that control the cursor on the screen. I chose this white mouse to match the color of other parts. And I think the wireless one is better than the corded one. https://pcpartpicker.com/product/KPjG3C/hp-mouse-e5c13aaaba https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/m/mouse.htm

Microsoft - Windows 7 Professional Full 32/64-bit windows seven is one of the best operating system that I like more than other new windows, because it is easy to use. It is a professional 32/64 bit. It cost $134.99 . https://pcpartpicker.com/product/LQH323/microsoft-os-fqc00129

Applications  I want my dream computer to have many different software such as: Microsoft Office Google chrome Photoshop Google Earth Kaspersky Anti virus Adobe Flash Player Zip http://www.conceptdraw.com/examples/windows-8-video-icon

conclusion Depend on www.pcpartpicker.com my virtual dream computer costs $1419.84, and I may purchase it in the nearest future. For more details about all the parts that I have picked, you can see it in this link: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/swpz4C.

Main Resources https://pcpartpicker.com https://www.newegg.com https://www.computerhope.com