Week Three of My Project (Xiaoran)

Week three is an important period of time of my project because I have to decide what kind of computer I want and choose the proper components on the market after comparing the prices. Originally, I thought it would be an easy week. However, it turned to be the hardest one. One thing that really struck me was that the compatibility of different components. As a matter of fact, everything I chose has to be compatible with other things. I didn't pay lots of attention to the compatibility in the beginning, so I have to give up many parts I found because they are not going to function together. Since there were only two weeks left, I can't wait for the shipping from online store so I looked up the components I want on internet and bought them at the local store. I have no previous experience about making a computer, therefore, read some online articles and watches couples video that are related to the process of making a computer. In order to make a computer, the first thing is to choose the three most important parts in a computer which are CPU, motherboard, and graphic card. Expecially the motherboard, which combines every other parts together, has to have a great compatibility in term of its advanced Expansion Slots, memory type support, and Panel Ports. As soon as I decided what motherboard, CPU and graphic card, the rest of the components came to me much easier. Nevertheless, I still need to compare the price and find and best deal that is available on the market. On weekend, I went to the MicroCenter and spend $700+ purchasing everything I need. I am ready to start the work of making a desktop and that is what I will do in week four.