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: MSI X99S Gaming 9 ACK E-ATX Motherboard - Intel X99 Chipset, LGA 2011-3, 8x
DDR4 RAM, 3333MHz(OC), 4-Way SLI/CrossFireX Ready, 8 Channel HD Audio, PCIe 3.0

x16, SATA III 6GB/s.

Supported Processor(s): Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition, Core i7, Xeon E5-2600 v3
Series, Xeon E5-1600 v3 Series
Processor Interface: LGA2011-3

Memory Supported: DDR4

3333MHz(O.C.)/3110MHz(O.C.)/3000MHz(O.C.)/2750MHz(O.C.)/2600MHz(O.C.)/2400MHz(
O.C.)/2200MHz(O.C.)/2133MHz(O.C.)
Number of Memory Slots: 8
Maximum Memory Supported: over clocks at high 3333MHz
Form Factor: E-ATX

Expansion Slots (Number)

PCIe: 5
PCI: 0

IDE Headers: (May Not Have Any)

FDD Headers: (May Not Have Any)

3 GB/s Serial ATA Headers: none

6 GB/s Serial ATA Headers: 10

Built In Sound Card: Yes

Built In Network Card (LAN): Yes
USB 3.0: Yes

Price: 40599

CPU (Processor)

Brand: Intel Core i7-5820K CPU - Six Cores, 3.3GHz, Unlocked, 15MB Cache, 4 Channels DDR4,
140W, Socket 2011-3 - BX80648I75820K - No Fan Included

Processor Class: core i7

Processor Interface: Lga 2011-3
Processor Speed (GHz): 3.3GHz

Price: 445.99

Processor Fan: Cooler Master Nepton 280L - Liquid Cooling System Radiator
With Fan - (Socket 775/ Socket 1156/Socket AM2/Socket 1366/Socket
AM3/Socket 1155/Socket AM3+/Socket 2011/Socket FM1/Socket FM2)

Interface (Socket): Socket 2011

Speed: 800~2000RPM
Material: Liquid cooling

Price: 147.99

Memory (RAM) : Crucial 8GB Notebook Memory - DDR3 1600 MT/s, 8GB
Single, SODIMM (PC3L-12800), 204-Pin - CT102464BF160B
Type (DDR2, DDR3): DDR3
Size (GB): 8GB
Speed (MHz): 1600MHz pc3-12800

Quantity: 1

Price:35.99

Hard Drive Specs:

Brand: SanDisk Ultra II 480GB Solid State Drive - Internal Hard Drive, Read
550MBs, Write 500MBs - SDSSDHII-480G-G25

Capacity: 480 GB
Interface: SATA III 6Gbits/s
Buffer Memory: G25
Speed: up to 550MB/s

Price: 162.99

CD/DVD/Blue Ray Drive

Type and Description: LG - Internal DVD Burner - Internal, SATA Interface, Buffer: 2MB,
24x DVD RW, Black - OEM - GH24NSC0B

Interface: SATA

Read/Record/Rewrite Speeds:48x/24x/8x

Price: 36.99

Video Card
Brand / Type: EVGA 01G-P3-1557-KR GeForce GTX 550 Ti SuperClocked Video Card - 1GB,
GDDR5, PCI-Express 2.0 (x16), Mini-HDMI, Dual DVI, DirectX 11 SLI Ready, Plus
Photoshop Elements 10 Promo
GPU: GTX 550 Ti
Video Memory: 1024MB
Memory Type: GDDR5
Interface (PCIe, PCIe 2.0): PCIe 2.0
Connectors (VGA, DVI, HDMI,S-Video): mini-hdmi, dual dvi

Price:174.00

Computer Case

Brand / Type: COOLER MASTER Storm Stryker SGC-5000W-KWN1 Black and White Steel
ATX Gaming Full Tower Computer Case - ATX/MicroATX, 9x 5.25" Drive Bays, 8x
Converted 3.5" Drive Bay, 2x USB 3.0 & 2.0 Ports, Audio Por
Form Factor:atx full tower
External 5.25 Bays:3
External 3.5 Bays:
Internal 3.5 Bays:

Price:173.99

Power Supply

Power (Watts): 1300

SATA Connectors:12
4-Pin Peripheral Connectors:2
6-Pin PCI-E Connectors:6
8-Pin PCI-E Connectors1:
Motherboard Connector: 24
4-Pin P4 Connector:2
8-Pin EPS Connector:2

Price: 218.99

Monitor

Brand / Type: Acer XG270HU OMIDPX 27" LED Monitor - FreeSync Technology, WQHD,
2560 x 1440,16:9 Aspect Ratio, 16.7 Mil Colors,1,00,000,000:1, TN Film, 1ms, 350 Nit,
HDMI, Display Port - UM.HG0AA.001
Size: 27 in.
Interface/Connector(s): (VGA, DVI, HDMIS-Video) Dvi, Display Port, Hdmi
Maximum Resolution:

Price: 499.00

Other components
(examples: keyboard, mouse, video capture, HDDVD Drives, Blue Ray Drives, printer,
scanner, etc)

Description:
Price:

Total System Price: 2301.92

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