How To Build A Computer

Problem 1 - Murphy pushes the power button on her computer and nothing happens. List all of the possibilities on how she would troubleshoot the problem. Don’t panic next think physical check and see If the cords are plugged in. Check connection to internet. Try restarting.

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.

Every fully functioning computer is made of the same basic components and here I’ll walk through the basic hardware you'll need for your first build. There are several components a computer. However, it’s important to first understand what each component does.

When building a pc you need to keep a few things in mind such as budget and reasons to build it. Other things you need to keep in mind is what add-ons or things you want with it such as do you want ddr3 or ddr4. Would you need a type c port, usb 2.0 or 3.0. theres also storage do you want an hdd or an ssd. How many sata port do you want or need to run your drives and what watt power supply you need. And finally do you need a gpu or not and would you want to sli.

On the right is a mind map which I created in order to narrow down my topic and my question. I combined both of my mind maps into one to save space. My topic started with just the capability, ICT, particularly the Creating with ICT. From there, I narrowed it down to either a software or a hardware project, because they are the main sections within computers. From software I had the idea of either programing a game, programming a physics engine (program an object to respond realistically to physics within a digital environment), or to program procedural generation (digitally generating a random yet realistic landscape). From hardware I decided on either building a computer cluster (Several computers linked which can then work as one) or to build a computer. From both hardware and software, I had the idea to build my own gaming console with an Arduino (small programmable circuit board), or to program an operating system for a Raspberry Pi (a single circuit board computer). After I had found these topics, I extended the mind map further

To build your own computer (which I have done a couple time) at a minimum you need a central processing unit, a motherboard, random access memory, graphics processing unit (graphics card), hard drive or a solid-state drive (SSD), power supply unit, and a computer case.

I have taken a part so many devices for the purpose of learning. Some of the devices I was able to put back others failed. One of these failures devices was HDD (Hard Disk Drive). HDD is the most delicate device in the computer. I took carefully the HDD drive apart to see and learning how does it work and function. But as careful I was the device still failed because the device was too delicate the smallest mistake will brake some of the parts and the device was complex to put back together. Also my 2nd HDD failed as I was cleaning my computer because dust went inside. So If I was to redesign the HDD I would make some of the parts more rigid and not easy to brake, also cover the hard drive with a protective case to prevent dust, and liquid from going inside.

“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.

Central Idea: The steps involved in assembling a computer are, preparing for assembly, building the platform, installing the motherboard and power supply, and finally installing cables, cards, and drives.

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

Are you tired of paying hundreds or thousands of dollars to a company for a computer that gives a below average experience? Well, why not build your own computer? This might sound like a crazy idea, but once you understand the principles, it's a piece of cake and you will probably end up saving 100 or 200 dollars from buying the same thing from a well-known company. You might be asking yourself, "How on earth am I supposed to build a computer? Where will I obtain the parts?". Well, don't worry, because this guide is everything you need from sourcing the parts to booting up your own functional computer. The basics are always the computer essentials: a motherboard, a CPU, a graphics card [optional], RAM, a hard drive, a power supply and a

Computer hardware engineers research, develop, and test computer systems and components such as processors, circuit boards, memory devices, and many more (Bureau of Labor Statistics). They design new computer hardware, create blueprints of computer equipment to be built. Test the completed models of the computer hardware that they design. Update existing equipment so that it will work will new software. Oversee the manufacturing process for the computer hardware. Maintain knowledge of computer engineering trends and new technology(Bureau of Labor Statistics).

     In the following paragraphs I will be instructing you step by step on how to build your own PC (Personal Computer). It is recommended that you have general knowledge on computers. This means that you need to know what the different parts are and what they do.

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