Computer Hardware Build Assignment

Part 1 Select and Identify the motherboard and parts for a minimum
configuration.
Go online and find a mid priced motherboard. Start to complete the 1st table
by filling in the motherboard specs in the top section. Select a computer case
and operating system.
Complete the system by identifying and selecting components that are
compatible with the the motherboard that you selected. Fill in table 1 with all
parts required to have a working system. This is a bare bones system, so
nothing too special, just everything you need so the system will work. HDD
should be 1 2 TB.
Part 2 Do the exercise again using the same motherboard, case and
operating system as in part 1.
Fill in table 2 with the motherboard, case and O/S information from Table 1.
You do not need to describe the sub components of the motherboard as this
has been done in table 1. Just fill in the prices of the 3 components.
Now go online and select the components to max out the capabilities of the
motherboard.
Lookup RAID systems for computers and select a raid system that is
compatible with your motherboard. Purchase the number of hard drives
needed to complete your raid system.
HARDWARE UPGRADE TABLE 1 Minimum Configuration
Component
Qt Model
Description
y
ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0
Max Size: 32 GB
Motherboard
1
AM3+ Motherboard Processor Socket:
Memory
ATX, Socket AM3+,
Socket AM3+ up to 8
(DIMM)
AMD 970 Chipset,
core
AMD FX, 2133MHz
CPU Socket
8-CH Audio
DDR3 (O.C.), SATA
Graphics
Network Interfaces:
6.0 Gb/s, RAID, 8-CH
Gigabit Ethernet
Audio
Audio, Gigabit LAN,
Multiple AMD Cross Fire
USB
3.0,
CrossFireX
Network
Graphics

Price
$127.49

Ready - M5A97 LE
R2.0

Model#: M5A97 LE R2.0

Computer
Case

Antec Nine Hundred

Mid Tower Case - 2 x
USB3.0, 7 Expansion
Slots, 9 Drive Bays,

Antec Nine Hundred Mid

Tower Case is built to
achieve maximum
cooling.

$102.09

Mini-ITX, microATX,
Standard ATX, 120
mm Fan
Model#: NINE
HUNDRED Mount

An optional 120mm fan

release the excess heat
level from CPUs or
graphic cards.
This operating system is
eligible for a free
upgrade to Windows 10

$108.95

Max Size: 32 GB
Product Type:
Motherboard ATX
Audio Codec: VIA
VT2021
Network Interfaces:
Gigabit Ethernet
USB 3.0 connector
6Gb/s Data transfer
rate;
Size: 5.25"
HD Interface: SATA

$147.49

Operating
System

CPU

Windows XP/64-bit
XP/ vista/ 7/64 bit
7 operating
systems
AM3+/AM3 socket
designed for AMD
FX Series/ Phenom/
Athlon/ Sempron
100 series
processors

HDD/SSD

HDD: 2 pin
IDE_LED

CD/DVD

LG GH24NSC0 - Disk
drive - DVDRW (R
DL) / DVD-RAM 24x/24x/5x - Serial
ATA - internal - 5.25"

Device Type: DVDRW

(R DL) / DVD-RAM
drive internal
Type: DVDRW (R DL) /
DVD-RAM - 5.25" x 1/2H

$18.99

Power Supply

Antec TruePower Classic

Power supply - 750W,
Continuos Power, 80
PLUS Gold Certified,
Backed w/AQ5, 120 mm
DBB Fan, Compliant
w/ATX12V 2.4/ EPS12V
2.92, AC 100-240V,
Active PFC - TP-750C

750 Watt Power;

supplies a maximum of
750 Watts of power to
your machine

$93.99

RAM

Crucial 2GB Mac

Memory Module

$20.99

Monitor

ASUS PB238Q
23"/16:9/6MS/1920X10
80/3D LED MONITOR

This 2GB DDR3 memory

module speeds up the
performance of your
Mac. Features include
CL7 and SODIMM
D-Sub, DVI, HDMI and
Displayport; offers
versatile connectivity
178 degree Viewing
Angle; viewable from
any angle in front of the
TV
PS Panel; for improved
color accuracy and
energy efficiency

Cooling

Thermaltake CPU
Cooler - 80mm Fan,
Rifle Bearing, Socket
AM2, AM2+, AM3,
754, 939 - CL-P0503

80mm Fan; delivers

optimal airflow to your
system

$8.99

$10.49

$319.99

TOTAL PRICE

$959.46

HARDWARE UPGRADE TABLE 2 Maxed Out

Component
Qt Model
Description
y
Motherboard
1
As above
Case
1
As above
O/S
1
As above
SAME AS
ABOVE
Intel Core
LGA2011 Interface; gives
CPU
1

HDD/SSD

Identify RAID

i7-4930K
Processor - Six
Core, 12MB L3
Cache,
3.4GHz(3.9GHz
Max Turbo),
Socket
LGA2011,
130W,
Unlocked, OEM
(BX80633I7493
0K)

smooth connectivity between

the processor and the
motherboard
3.4 GHz speed; runs all
demanding applications at a
great speed without any lag
12M L3 Cache; delivers fast
and smooth processing
performance

Samsung 850
Pro-Series
128GB
Internal SSD Solid State
Drive - 2.5",
SATA III, Read
550MB/s,
Write 470
MB/s, RAID,
TRIM Support
- MZ7KE128BW

RAID Support; Y (with RAID

Controller)
RAID Level: RAID 0, RAID
1, RAID 5, RAID 10, RAID
50
Interface: SATA 3Gb/s /
SAS 6Gb/s
Max Storage Devices Qty:
64

Crucial m4
64GB SATA
6Gb/s 2.5"
Solid State
Drive

CD/DVD

LG Internal 12X
Blu-ray Disk
Drive - SATA,
M-Disc

64GB storage capacity;

provides a large storage
space for your files and other
documents
2.5-inch form factor; can be
used with almost any kind of
computer
SATA 6Gb/s; ensures fast read
and write speeds
SATA Interface; guarantees a
stable connection to
compatible devices
Max. 16X DVDR Write Speed

Price
$338.53

$775.99

$49.69

$56.33 @6
=$337.98

$43.62

Support, 3D
Playback,
Buffer: 2MB,
48X CD-R
Write, 24X CDRW Write, 48X
CD-R Read,
40X CD-RW
Read UH12NS30

3D Playback; great for higher

end entertainment
M-DISC Support

Power Supply

Ultra X4
Special Edition
850 Watt 80
PLUS Bronze M

Integrated short circuit

protection and thermal
overload sensors
Improve air flow by using only
the cables you need
Reliable 135mm fan; keeps
noise at a minimum
Modular design; connect with
the cables that are needed

RAM

Kingston DDR3 - 4 GB DIMM 240-pin

Monitor

LG 22" Class
Full HD LED
Monitor 22M37D-B

Cooling

ULTRA 2-in-1
3.5" SATA
HDD/SSD
Enclosure USB 3.0, Hot
Swappable,
Portable
Docking,
Supports 3.5"
SATA I/II/III, LED
Indicators,
Cooling Fan

Type: DRAM
Technology: DDR3 SDRAM
FForm Factor: DIMM 240-pin
Speed: 1600 MHz ( PC312800 )
Data Integrity Check: NonECC
Features: Single rank ,
unbuffered
Make the most of your time,
with an LG Full HD LED
monitor. The clarity of 1080p
pixel resolution is a gamechanger. Simply put,
everything looks more
detailed than standard HD
and a lot more inviting.
Material: ABS
HDD Support: 3.5" SATA I/II/III
HDD and SSD
Interface: SATA to USB 3.0,
compliant USB 2.0 and USB
1.1
LED Access: Access (RED),
Power (BLUE)
Silent Fan: 60 x 60 x 10mm,
2000 +- 10%RPM
OS Support: Windows 2000,
XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, Max OS X
(up to 10.8)

TOTAL PRICE

57.99

$40.23

$134.99

$16.55

$1795.87