I chose this topic because my dad has been urging me to learn how to build a computer for a long time and I've never really had the time to learn how to do it. He said that it will help me save a lot of money on computers in the future because building a computer is often cheaper than buying a computer with around the same specifications. Also, the knowledge of the inside workings of a computer will help me be able to repair it when my computer does fail me(which has happened many times).
I enjoy the idea of building a computer because it's actually something I want to do. I joined technology student association this year to improve how well I can work technology and building a computer will supplement me in that area. Also, it will be more fun because I am working with my friends. Team work makes the dream work!
I have done some basic research on parts and what parts are required for a computer to run and what parts can make a computer run better but aren't necessarily required. More research needs to be done.
Although I have done some basic research, I have not done nearly enough. Next week I plan on researching more about the different kinds of parts that can satisfy a requirement in a computer. For example, a computer can be cooled through a liquid cooling system or a regular cooling system. I am going to do more research on these options and see what really fits our needs. Also, I will need to try to find deals on parts that we have already confirmed that we need since our budget is around 400 dollars.
