Introduction
The following WebQuest will help you on the first step towards building a PC: Choosing what will you build it from.
"Building a PC is an exciting and rewarding endeavor that allows you to customize your computer according to your specific needs. In this WebQuest activity. We will navigate through a series of online resources to gather information about essential components such as the CPU, GPU, RAM, and storage. Through this quest, we'll learn about compatibility, performance considerations, and how to select the right components for our desired usage. We'll also delve into the intricacies of assembling the PC. Let's embark on this adventure and unlock the secrets of building a powerful and efficient PC! And we almost forgot bring your thermal paste."
Task
Build your own PC while trying to fit into your current budget of “1 000 €”
Research and compare prices and specifications of RAM, storage, keyboard and mouse, monitor, GPU, and CPU within the 1000-euro budget.
Select one component from each category while ensuring they are not used more than once.
Purchase the chosen components from reliable vendors.
Gather necessary tools for assembly, such as screwdrivers and thermal paste.
Follow the step-by-step assembly plan to build the PC.
Test the assembled PC for functionality and troubleshoot if needed.
Process
Assembly plan:
Install the CPU onto the motherboard, ensuring proper alignment and applying thermal paste.
Insert the RAM sticks into the designated slots on the motherboard.
Attach the GPU securely to the motherboard's PCI Express slot.
Connect the storage device (e.g., SSD or HDD) to the motherboard via SATA or M.2 connection.
Connect the power supply to the motherboard and other components.
Attach the keyboard and mouse to the appropriate ports.
Connect the monitor to the GPU using the appropriate cable.
Double-check all connections, ensuring they are secure.
Power on the PC and install the operating system.
(Note: The assembly plan assumes that the power supply, motherboard, and necessary cables are already available.)
Evaluation
Must meet this requirement: not overstepping budget, build needs to make sense, so only one component from each category and they need to compatible to each other.