Building A Computer For Business Career

Type of Computer:

Estimated budget: $2000

Parts:

            Motherboard: Asus P8P67 Pro REV 3.0

Reason: I decided to choose this motherboard because it has 7 slots and the bus’s speed is 1600 Mhz. It allows 6 USB 2.0 and 2 USB 3.0 external connections, while it’s 3 USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 internal connections. Thus, they do not matter much and it also includes a heatsink.

            CPU: Intel Core i7 2600S 2.8Ghz QUAD CORE 8MB 65W

Reason: Even this CPU has nearly the same features like other CPU but slower clock speeds, consume less power and produce less heat output. Additionally, it’s higher performance, which leads the computer to run efficiently. That’s why I chose this CPU model.

            RAM: Kingston KVR1333D3N9/4G

Reason: This Ram can perform the same activity like other RAM in the list; however, it’s much cheaper than the others. Plus, the RAM is fast enough for my computer.

            Video Card: Asus EN210 SILENT/DI/512MD3(LP)

Reason: Since I’m going to build a computer for my business major, there is no need for me to concern much about choosing a Video Card because I do not actually need them. Thus, I’d better use my money in other components. As for this video card, it’s a good choice for systems which graphics power is not paramount determine.

           

Sound Card: Onboard Sound

Reason: I chose this sound card because it is fine with my purpose and its relatively cheap. This sound card has a capacity to support high-end gaming or high quality music but it doesn’t bother much as it’s important think about add-on sound card rather than the sound card.

            Controllers (Adaptor card): Syba SD-PEX20047

Reason:  This controller consists of 2 external USB 3.0 Ports and it can even more speedy if you have a PCI-Express *1 slot. Moreover, we just need to add $32.66 to get it.

            Networking (Adapter Cards):  Asus USB-BT211

Reason:  It’s small USB device where I can add Bluetooth to my computer easily. I chose it because its super-small size.

            Hard Drive: Western Digital WD5000AAKX

Reason: This hard drive suits my purpose as the average computer users. It can perform effectively while producing less heat, sound and run at the proper speed. Furthermore, its capacity is 500 GB.

            CD/ DVD Rom: Asus DRW-24B1ST

Reason:  Asus CD/ DVD rom is god for me as a normal user. It’s able to write and read both CD and DVD. Plus, the users are able to watch the Blu-ray movie and burn it.

            Removable Drive: Atech PR0-35U

Reason: this removable drive has 5 card slots that allow the user to access to the latest media like M2, MicroSD and so on. Additionally, it can transfer data at high speed from flash media for PC or Mac.

           

Case: Antec Nine Hundred Two V3

Reason: this case is functional because it supports several of hardwares and has a lot of space for expansion slots. Furthermore, there are a big 200mm fan on the top and a few 120mm fans on the front and rear.

            Power Supply: Antec CP-850

Reason: This power supply is more efficient and cheaper if we compare it to the other power supplies on the list. It has a unique design with the cooling system.

            CPU Cooling:  CoolIT ECO II-120

Reason:  I would prefer liquid cooling system rather than a fan because I think liquid cooling is more effective in reducing the heat and able to keep the temperate balance.

            Monitor: Asus VE276Q

Reason: I chose this monitor model because it is 27 inches that is large for me to work with my business transactions and it has a Display Port input. Lastly, it is quite fashionable.

            Speaker: Logitech 980-000048

Reason: Firstly, the design of this model is so attractive and it would fit with me black monitor. Secondly, it is better than the built-in PC speaker as it produces high quality sound. Thirdly, it is cheap plus we just add further $ 32.60 to get it.

            Keyboard: Logitech 920-002836

Reason: The reason why I chose this type of keyboard because it doesn’t need a connector. Thus, I can freely move the keyboard to wherever I want without worrying about the connection line, which is annoying. Also, it comes with the wireless mouse.

Mouse

Reason: I do not need to purchase another mouse because it already came with the keyboard as a combo.

            Accessories: SIIG CE-000022-S1

Reason: This remote controller is a useful device as it can perform its function up to 20 feet away. With this remote, you can do many tasks such as zoom, pan, print or control your entertainment options.

Cost according to the website: $2128.99

Conclusion: To conclude, there isn’t a large difference between the budget and the actual price according to the websites. We just need to add $128.99 more, to get a full functional computer that is best suit to business people’s daily purposes.