For Catherine Owens

Component

Price

Rationale (Include a source URL or citation.)

Power Supply

$189.99

I have chosen this power supply because it will have plenty of power to support the components in this build and allow the client to expand, for example; fans, ram and other peripherals. Amazon URL: Power Supply

Computer

Case

$69.99

I have chosen this computer case because it has the necessary space to house the clients components and to clean up the wires in a professional manner. It also has great configurations for the proper airflow in and out of the computer to keep the components from overheating. Amazon URL: Computer Case

Motherboard

$99.99

The motherboard I chose is specifically tuned for gaming specifications. It has all the necessary slots to connect my graphics cards, SSD, USB 3.1 slots on the case and audio/mic inputs. Amazon URL: Motherboard

RAM

$213.39

I have chosen this RAM because its ideal for gamers and performance enthusiasts. It will allow gamers less lag playing MMORPG’s and actions games because RAM will help lessen the strain on the CPU and GPU. I also choose this RAM because it would max out the motherboard’s maximum memory capacity. Amazon URL: RAM

Hard Drive

$146.48

I have chosen this SSD hard drive to have faster boot up times for windows to load faster and for the clients games to run as smooth as possible. I personally use SSD hard drives because they are flash memory instead of a SATA hard drive that has a maximum rpm power of 7200 rpms. SSD’s have no moving parts that can fail. Amazon URL: Hard Drive

CD/DVD

$19.89

I have chosen this CD/DVD combo because I have built computers with Asus CD/DVD combos and I stand behind their product. I have chosen this for the client because there are still gamers out there who prefer the hard copy instead of a digital copy. Amazon URL: CD/DVD Drive

Graphics Card

$229.99

I have chosen this graphics card because it is the latest and greatest. It has the latest NVidia drivers that are up to date and ready to take on any game that comes its way. With 6 gigs of DDR4 RAM it helps give you that clear and crystal picture of gaming that makes you feel like you’re there. Amazon URL: Graphics Card

Monitor

$109.00

I have chosen this monitor because I personally have this brand of gaming monitor myself and it has been an amazing gaming monitor. Having HDMI inputs gives you better picture quality, better sound quality, refresh rate and zero flickering during gameplay. Also, having better resolution to allow the game to be set at the maximum graphics settings, to allow you to see every minor detail. Amazon URL: Monitor

Keyboard

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Mouse

$33.98

Who doesn’t like saving money on combo deals? I personally don’t like using a mouse and keyboard for gaming, I prefer a gaming controller. Most PC gamers prefer to use a keyboard and mouse because it’s much faster using a keyboard and mouse. They also can use macro keys for certain games. These keys are programed to do certain things based on their characters traits. Amazon URL: Keyboard & Mouse

Gaming Controller

$16.99

I have chosen this gaming controller because I’m used to playing on my Xbox more than I’m used to playing PC games. I have gotten accustomed to using a controller to play PC games because that is what I have been using for quite some time now. Like I said in the description above about the keyboard and mouse, some gamers prefer to use a controller. Amazon URL: Gaming Controller

Case

Fans

$9.99

I have always chosen these fans to install into the gaming case to help increase airflow and to eliminate as much heat inside the case to reduce overheating in the case and allow the components to be cooled. Amazon URL: Case Fans

Water Cooled

CPU Fan

$94.99

I have chosen this water-cooled CPU fan because I have personally used this brand of water-cooled CPU fan in my personal gaming rig and have seen a huge improvement in performance from switching to a contemporary fan to water cooled. Amazon URL: Water Cooled CPU Fan

Operating System

$111.00

I have chosen Windows 10 pro because it will allow the client to stream his or her Xbox through their network and their gaming rig as if they were playing the games on pc. I have a great understanding of how to use Windows 10 pro and how to split hard drive space to dedicate space to games, documents, pictures, etc.… Amazon URL: Operating System

Central Processing Unit

(CPU)

$178.89

I have chosen this AMD CPU over Intel CPU because I have an AMD processor in my gaming rig now and I know how to use the GUI (Graphical User Interface) to overclock the processor and get more bang for my buck and unlock the processors full potential. Amazon URL: CPU

Total Cost

$1524.56