In this project, you will need to build a computer from scratch. You will have $

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In this project, you will need to build a computer from scratch. You will have $2000 budget and you will need to buy:

(1) Monitor (2) Keyboard (3) Mouse (4) Computer Case (if any) (5) CPU (6) Motherboard (7) Memory (8) Hard drive (9) GPU (if any) (10) Power supply (11) Cooling System (fan or water) (12) Operating system (13) Other fancy things (e.g., lights)

You will have to write at least one-page report in English.

In the report, you will need:

(1) (25%) To specify the cost for each component;

(2) (50%) To put your own "signature" onto the computer (e.g., gaming rig), and state your reasons;

(3) (20%) To make sure all components are compatible with each other (e.g. Mac-like computer vs Windows vs Linux);

(4) (5%) To quantify your computer by measuring the AMAT.

Explanation / Answer

(1) To specify the cost for each component and (2) State your reasons

(5) To quantify your computer by measuring the AMAT

AMAT = Average Memory Access Time = Hit time + MR (Miss Rate) × AMP (Average Miss Penalty)

So, in our computer System, it was found that:- Hit rate = 97%, Hit Time = 4ns, Miss Penalty = 100ns, then

AMAT = Hit time + Miss rate x Miss penalty = 4 + 0.03 x 100 = 7ns

Please let me know in case of any clarifications required. Thanks!

Component Name Cost of Component Reasons Monitor 100$ A Multi colored Visual Display Unit for viewing the output of various computations being performed Keyboard 50$ For keying user input to the system and to interact with other application programs running in the system Mouse 30$ For Scrolling across pages and opening folders and files and also for easier interaction with OS via button clicks CPU 370$ For Processing and Task Computation at a very high speed Motherboard 130$ Should be compatible with CPU. The motherboard acts like a command center that helps direct what each component does and when it can do it. This ensures that the system will run smoothly Memory 250$ For Faster Storage of Data and Retrieval Hard Drive 380.00$ Increase the existing memory space requirements Power Supply 40$ To convert mains AC to low-voltage regulated DC power for the internal components of a computer. .They also provide a signal to the motherboard to indicate when the DC voltages are in spec, so that the computer is able to safely power up and boot Cooling System Pad 150$ To avoid overheating of the system for best performances and to avoid unexpected shut down of the system when in use due to increased temperature Operating System Installation 250$ Windows 10 Original OS to be installed in the system being purchased because of lots of advanced and new Features present in Windows 10 and also many bug Fixes of Windows 8 are resolved as part of Windows 10.

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