Cody McGilton
Objectives
Design a functional, user-friendly PC for a customer, within a budget.• Capable of running high-performance programs• Inexpensive• Attractive• Compatible with most storage formats and devices
Apevia ATX Mid-Tower Case
ATX Form FactorTool-Free Drive BaysBuilt-in Fan ControllerLCD shows current
voltages, sound volume, fan speed, and CPU temp.
See-Thru Sides10 drive bays, 7
expansion slotsFront USB, FireWire, and
HD audio ports$79.99
XION 1000W ATX Power Supply
ATX Form FactorOver Current Protection Over Voltage Protection Short Circuit Protection
Up to 85% efficiency Silent Blue LED Fan with
Auto. Temp. Control on PWR Supply $99.99
ASUS Motherboard
Supports i5 and i7 CPUs (1156 Socket)
14 USBsBuilt for high-speed computingRemote control includedSupports 1333MHz DDR3 Memory
$179.99
Intel i5 CPU
1156 Socket2 CoresIntel Turbo boost
TechnologyHyper-threading4MB L3 CacheIntel HD Graphics core
built onto the chip, no need for a separate video card
$179.99
4 GB Corsair RAM
4 GBDDR3 - 2 ModulesMemory Speed:
PC10666 1333MHz
$97.99
Western Digital HDD
500 GBSATA-300 Spindle Speed(RPM): 7200Average Seek (msec): 8.9 Average Latency (msec): 4.2Data Transfer Rate:
Up to 3000 Mb/sec$39.99
Lite-On Optical Drive
Reads & writes CDs and DVDs
SATADVD+R 24XDVD+RW 8XCD Read Speed: 48XDVD Read Speed: 16X $19.99
PowerUp! All-In-One Reader
Secure Digital
Compact Flash
Micro Drive RS Multi
Media Card 4.0 Smart
Media Memory
Stick
Magic Store
TransFlash xD White &
Back faceplates
USB 2.0 Port $12.99
Compaq LCD Monitor
181/2 “ Widescreen Max Resolution: 1366 x
768Dynamic Contrast
Ratio: 5000:1Optional Wall MountUses VGA port $99.99
Logitech Cordless Desktop
Usable right out of box
Spill-resistant keyboard
Programmable Hot Keys
Media ControlsUses USB Port
$29.99
Cyber Acoustics 2.1 Speaker System
2 Dual 2" 4-ohm drivers
51/4” SubwooferAUX-in JackHeadphone JackLine-out JackAUX cable & iPod
Stand$39.99
Sabrent Wireless NIC
802.11n/g/b300 MBps data rate256-bit WEP
encryption1312 Ft. RangeUses a PCI port
$29.99
Genius Joystick
Adjustable handle position w/Air Flow
Vibration Feedback4-Axis handle w/rudder controlTurbo buttonRapid-fire trigger13 Programmable buttonsUSB port
$44.99
Windows 7 OS
Snap: an easy-to-use feature for resizing windows and multitasking
Homegroup: simplifies file and printer sharing between your PCs
Windows search: quickly find any file or program on your PC
New taskbar shows previews of your windows without switching
Customizable themes: change your windows sounds, colors, and wallpapers
$99.99
Totals
Component Cost $1,055.86Shipping $32.37
Total $1,088.23Markup 25%
Customer Total $1,360.29Profit Margin $272.06
Conclusion
This computer system is a functional, user-friendly and inexpensive choice for the cost conscious consumer. It has more than enough speed and memory for any task that your average PC user could need and comes at a reasonable cost.
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