Build A Computer

1.) With all materials gathered, start by plugging the Power Supply Unit (PSU) into a free plug, making sure the PSU is switched to 6V.

When building a pc, one needs to consider what they are going to use the PC for. For a college student, some uses of a desktop pc could consist of gaming, video editing, and running software. All three of these rely on each part of the computer to perform the task. One component used heavily in all three of the tasks is the CPU (Central Processing Unit). The CPU is a piece of computer hardware that

Specific Purpose: To inform my audience how to build a computer and the components need it.

The final major component you’ll need is the power supply. This does just as the name implies, it powers the computer. Depending on what you plan on using the computer for will determine the “size” of power supply you’ll need. Just as I said with picking the case, wait to pick this out until you figure out how much power you’ll need.

Now most people should go with the last generation of ram known as ddr3. There is nothing wrong with ddr3 compared to 4 the main different is price, sizes and energy consumption. Next we have the usb types. While type c it the newest and fastest among the types its not practical yet so the much more common 2.0 and 3.0 would be best for most. The difference between these two are speed the 3.0 will run more smoothly then the other type. Next we have your hard drive or where youre going to store all your info. There are two type hdd (this is a mechanical hard drive) or ssd (solid state drive) this comes down to what you want to spend an hdd will work great for most it will be cheaper come in larger sizes but be slower as the ssd will cost a lot come in much smaller sizes but be MUCH faster. New we need to select a mother board. This you will need to do some research on to figure out which one youll need because this is not an easy thing to explain in a broad way. Next is if you plan to game or edit video you will need a gpu look at the

“The PC has long provided the most sophisticated gaming platform. Compared to consoles, the PC boasts superior graphics, more detailed game play, better multiplayer functionality, and an all-around more flexible experience.” (Hale). One may ask why should I build one when I can just buy one. Building a computer is far better than buying one because it provides with more customization, It is exceptionally cheaper, and can be fun to do, especially if you have a friend to do it with.

1. Carefully remove the Motherboard, and place it on top of the anti-static bag it came in, and then place that on top of the box.

Standardised, a large variety of components makes it possible to do customization to the build. Smallest system size is an mITX which is the same size as consoles. To save money best option may be an mATX standard. There is a lot of building guides on YouTube, one of them is Austin Evans: How to Build a Gaming PC! (2016). To find correct parts for your build big help is PCpartpicker.

Building a gaming computer may be an intimidating endeavour, but in all actuality with a little hard work anyone can be a whiz at putting together a gaming computer. Why build a custom gaming PC? Well it’ll save money, and give the builder a great experience. It’s always fun to learn how different things work. The price of a top of the line retail gaming computer runs from two thousand on up to five thousand dollars and beyond, a monitor alone could cost one thousand dollars. The two types of gaming PC builds are , the hardcore gamer build which will cost a little extra, and the casual gamer build which isn’t as expensive; moreover, the steps in building a gaming PC are: creating a budget, researching what the builder/user wants the PC to

Next are the RAM modules. the ram count might be more than one but that's fine. if it's more than 1 you will have to configure it in the bios after the build is complete. okay, now just fit the ram in its own slot. it should be right beside the processor socket. Now your motherboard is all good to go in the case! lift up the motherboard and hover it over the case. there should be some screw holes that match up to the ones on the motherboard. Carefully lower it down and secure it with screws. Part 2 is complete! you are halfway there! next is to install the hard drive. on the back of the case, there should be a separate slot for the hard drive. it should have brackets that adjust to your hard drives' size. adjust it and pull out a SATA connection from the hard drive box. this should plug right into the base of the motherboard. next, we will have to route all the connections from the power supply and the connections from the case for the lights, power button, the USB ports and the case fans. the cabling in the case should come bundled. all you need to do is find the numbers on the cables and match them up to the motherboard. *The next part is if you have a graphics card. a graphics card isn't necessary unless you plan to do some heavy gaming. but if u do have one, you should line up the golden part under the graphics card to the one on the motherboard. keep pushing it in until you hear a click and it held on firmly. screw in the graphics card to keep it secure.

     You will know want to take your RAM and place them in the slots they were designed for on the PC board. You will then want to take the IDE cable that came with the case and plug it into the PC board where the IDE 1 is labeled. You will then take the other end of the cable and plug it into your CD-ROM. Continue to plug the middle of the cable into your hard drive making

The first ever computer was invented in the 1820s by Charlse Babbage. However the first electronic digital computer were developed between 1940 and 1945 in the United States and in the United Kingdom. They were gigantic, originally the size of a large room, and also need to be supply a large amount of power source which is equivalent as several hundred modern personal computers. The history of computer hardware covers the developments from simple devices to aid calculation, to mechanical calculators, punched card data processing and on to modern stored program computers. The tools or mechanical tool used to help in calculation are called calculators while the machine operator that help in calculations is called computer. At first the

The most obvious hardware component is the computer case. The case is where size comes into play. A bigger case allows more room for components. A bigger case is most often used for servers. For basic home computing needs, a small or mid-sized case is most common. Cases also

The first step in this process is the physical installation of the drive. While the process of installing an IDE drive is more involved than a SATA drive it is still easily accomplished if a few precautious are followed. The first step is to configure the jumper on the back of the IDE drive. Refer to the sticker on the drive itself or the manufacturer data sheet to identify the correct jumper position. Move the jumper on the back of the drive to the master position. There may be a CS or CSEL which stands for Cable Select. This should allow the computer to make the assignment based on cable position however this requires a special IDE cable (Chukov, n.d.). Simply setting the jumper itself is a simpler and delivers more consistent results.

i. Prepare the case. Lay the case out on the flat surface. Have all the screws that came with the case nearby. Unscrew the case access door from the computer if it is screwed in place. You may also have to push a button or lever to open the door.