The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

School of Applied Science and Technology

Edmonton, AB

Proposal: PC Build

Prepared by Vince Jim Paraunda

for partial completion of PCMT1262

Prepared for Serge Belley

Instructor, Biomedical Engineering Technology

Friday, April 26, 2024

 Table of Contents

1.0 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 1

2.0 Description of the PC Build .................................................................................. 1
2.1 Processor ....................................................................................................... 1
2.2 Motherboard ................................................................................................... 1
2.3 Memory .......................................................................................................... 2
2.4 Storage ........................................................................................................... 2
2.5 Expansion Cards and Adapters ........................................................................ 3
2.5.1 Graphics Card .......................................................................................... 3
2.5.2 Sound Card.............................................................................................. 3
2.5.3 Network Adapter ...................................................................................... 4
2.6 Optical Drives ................................................................................................. 4
2.7 Case, Cooling Systems, and Power Supply ........................................................ 5
2.7.1 Case ....................................................................................................... 5
2.7.2 Cooling System ........................................................................................ 5
2.7.3 Power Supply ........................................................................................... 5
2.8 Peripherals ..................................................................................................... 6
2.8.1 Speakers ................................................................................................. 6
2.8.2 Keyboard and Mouse ................................................................................ 6
2.8.3 Monitors .................................................................................................. 6
3.0 Conclusion ........................................................................................................ 6
Appendix ...................................................................................................................... 7

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 1.0 Introduction
This PC build is designed for gaming purposes and content creation powerhouse. The
selection made below was deemed to best accommodate resolution gaming to
professional-grade content creation, meeting the demands of enthusiasts and professionals
alike, providing a suitable platform for creativity and gaming immersion. It also ensures that
the PC build is also affordable with the price mainly selected in trusted distributors, ensuring
system longevity to the ever-developing software environment and cost-effectiveness at the
same time.

2.0 Description of the PC Build

2.1 Processor
The AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900X Processor is the powerhouse behind the build, boasting 12
cores and 24 threads for well-suited multitasking and processing power. With AMD's Zen 3
architecture, which delivers significant improvements in IPC (Instructions Per Cycle)
performance compared to previous generations. This results in faster single-threaded
performance, better gaming performance, and overall improved responsiveness in
everyday computing tasks. With a base and boost frequency of 3.7GHz and 4.8GHz
respectively, it delivers snappy performance in gaming, content creation, and productivity
tasks. Its compatibility with the ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E Gaming motherboard through its
PCE 4.0 interface with its 7 nm manufacturing process enables it to deliver high
performance while maintaining energy efficiency. Lastly, its advanced power management
features, including Precision Boost 2 and Precision Boost Overdrive, dynamically adjust
clock speeds and voltages to maximize performance while minimizing power consumption.

2.2 Motherboard
The ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E Gaming (WiFi 6E) motherboard serves as the backbone
of the build, providing robust connectivity and compatibility with the latest AMD Ryzen
processors. Its X670 chipset and PCIe 5.0 support ensure seamless integration with high-
speed components such as DDR5 RAM and NVMe SSDs. With built-in WiFi 6E and Bluetooth,

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it offers versatile networking options for online gaming and content streaming. The
motherboard's premium build quality and comprehensive BIOS features make it an ideal
choice for enthusiasts and gamers alike. Overall, the ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E Gaming
motherboard was chosen as it best delivers the performance and reliability required for a
high-end gaming PC.

2.3 Memory
The Corsair Vengeance DDR5-5600MHz 32GB (2 x 16GB) CL36 Memory Kit offers
lightning-fast memory speeds and ample capacity for demanding gaming and multitasking
scenarios. With its DDR5 technology and high-speed operation, it provides a significant
performance boost over traditional DDR4 memory. The memory kit's compatibility with the
Ryzen 9 5900X CPU and ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E Gaming motherboard ensures optimal
stability and performance. Its low-latency design and overclocking potential make it a top
choice for enthusiasts and gamers seeking the ultimate performance from their gaming PC.

2.4 Storage
As SSD, the Samsung 980 PRO 2TB NVMe M.2 Internal SSD was chosen along with
the HDD Seagate IronWolf Pro 6TB 7200 RPM SATA 6Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive for the
following reasons:
1. Storage Interface Compatibility: The Samsung SSD utilizes the M.2 NVMe
interface, while the Seagate HDD uses the SATA 6Gb/s interface. The
motherboard has dedicated slots and ports for both types of drives, ensuring
seamless integration into the system.
2. Storage Capacity and Performance: The Samsung 980 PRO SSD offers a high
capacity of 2TB, providing ample space for storing the operating system,
applications, and frequently accessed files. Its NVMe interface delivers fast read
and write speeds, reducing boot times and application loading times. The
Seagate IronWolf Pro HDD offers a massive capacity of 6TB, making it suitable
for storing large media files, games, and data archives. Its 7200 RPM rotational

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 speed ensures decent data transfer rates for sequential read and write
operations.
3. System Compatibility: Both the Samsung SSD and the Seagate HDD are
compatible with the build's components and operating system. They work
seamlessly with the ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E Gaming motherboard, Ryzen 9
5900X CPU, and other system components, ensuring stability, reliability, and
optimal performance.

2.5 Expansion Cards and Adapters

2.5.1 Graphics Card
The Asus Dual GeForce RTX 4070 12GB GDDR6X Graphics Card was chosen as the
graphics card since it complements the Ryzen 9 5900X CPU and ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E
Gaming motherboard in terms of the motherboard’s PCIe 5.0 interface compatibility and
the graphic card’s CUDA (5888 cores) and Tensor cores that are essential for parallel
processing tasks such as gaming and rendering. With a 12 GB GDDR6X memory, ray
tracing, DLSS, and efficient cooling solutions, the graphics card offers a high-speed
memory, immersive visuals and smooth gameplay experiences while maintaining optimal
operating temperatures from its efficient heat dissipation, coupled with the motherboard
features.

2.5.2 Sound Card

The Creative Labs Sound BlasterX AE-7 Hi-Res PCI-e DAC and Amp Sound Card,
paired with the Logitech Z906 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System, deliver immersive
audio experiences for gaming, movies, and music through its high-resolution audio
support. The AE-7 sound card features high-quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) and
amplifiers, which are crucial for converting digital audio signals into analog audio signals
and amplifying them for output to headphones or speakers. The sound card's PCIe
interface ensures seamless integration with the motherboard, while the speaker system's
versatile connectivity options provide flexibility for different audio setups.

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2.5.3 Network Adapter
The PCE-AX3000 AX3000 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 PCI-E Network Adapter Card enhances
the build's networking capabilities with its high-speed WiFi 6 connectivity, dual-band
connectivity (2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency band), Bluetooth functionality for wireless
connections (particularly the mouse), and MU-MIMO (Multi-User, Multiple Input, Multiple
Output) technology, which enables simultaneous data transmission to multiple devices on
the network. This ensures fast, reliable, and versatile wireless networking performance,
meeting the demands of modern gaming, streaming, and connectivity needs. Its direct
PCIe interface also ensures seamless integration with the motherboard, providing reliable
wireless connectivity for online gaming, streaming, and file transfers.

2.6 Optical Drives

To meet the system requirements, the ASUS BW-16D1HT 16x Internal Blu-ray BDXL
DVD CD Burner Drive was selected for the build because of these reasons:
1. Form Factor: The drive is designed to fit into standard 5.25-inch drive bays
commonly found in ATX and larger cases, including the NZXT H710i ATX Mid Tower
Case selected for the build.
2. Interface Compatibility: The drive interfaces with the motherboard through a SATA
6Gb/s connection, which is supported by the ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E Gaming
(WiFi 6E).
3. Media Compatibility and functionality: The drive supports a wide range of optical
media formats, including Blu-ray, DVD, and CD, providing versatility for reading
and writing different types of media. With its Blu-ray burning capabilities, the drive
adds multimedia functionality to the build.

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2.7 Case, Cooling Systems, and Power Supply
2.7.1 Case
The NZXT H710i ATX Mid Tower Case provides ample space and airflow for the
components, ensuring optimal cooling and system performance. It supports the
motherboard (ATX form factor), CPU cooler, and graphics card (in height and length
respectively). It also features two 2.5" SSD trays behind the motherboard tray and seven 3.5"
drive bays in the modular drive cage, effectively accommodating the storage drives. Along
with its pre-installed fans, it also provides multiple radiator mounting options, including
front, top, and rear, for AIO liquid coolers like the NZXT Kraken Z73. Lastly, H710i features a
cable management bar and numerous cable routing channels with Velcro straps and zip tie
points, allowing for clean cable management and improved airflow.

2.7.2 Cooling System

The NZXT Kraken Z73 features a 360mm radiator with three Aer P 120mm fans for
efficient heat dissipation. Additionally, it integrates with NZXT's CAM software for easy
monitoring and control of fan speeds, pump performance, and RGB lighting effects.

2.7.3 Power Supply

The EVGA SuperNOVA 850 G5 80 Plus Gold power supply efficiently manages power
distribution to the components of the build with its 80 Plus Gold certification—indicating
that the power supply operates with high efficiency, typically around 90% or higher at typical
loads. Its fully modular design allows for customizable cable connections, reducing cable
clutter and improving airflow within the case. With the total consumption of the build as
approximately 905-955W under load, the 850W power supply provides sufficient headroom
for this power consumption, ensuring stable and reliable operation. Equipped with
overcurrent protection (OCP) circuitry, it safeguards the components from damage by
shutting down in case of excessive current draw.

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2.8 Peripherals
2.8.1 Speakers
Completing the setup are the Logitech Z906 5.1 Channel THX Speaker System,
offering immersive audio experiences for gaming, movies, and music. With 500W total power
and the sound card’s PCIe interface, it ensures seamless integration with the motherboard.

2.8.2 Keyboard and Mouse

The Logitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse and Corsair K95 RGB
Platinum XT Mechanical Gaming Keyboard offer precision control and customizable features
for gaming and productivity. The mouse's advanced sensor technology and ergonomic
design provide comfort and accuracy during gaming sessions, while the keyboard's
customizable RGB lighting and dedicated macro keys offer versatility and customization
options.

2.8.3 Monitors
The ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM 27" WQHD 240Hz IPS Gaming Monitors, selected for
a dual monitor setup, offer crisp visuals and smooth gaming experiences. With their high
refresh rates and IPS panel technology, they complement the build's graphics cards and
enhance the gaming experience. The monitors' adjustable stands and slim bezels provide
flexibility and immersion for multi-monitor setups as well.

3.0 Conclusion
In conclusion, this build represents than affordable but durable PC build, offering a
perfect blend of performance, reliability, and flexibility. With its powerful Ryzen processor,
high-performance graphics card, and feature-rich motherboard, it provides a solid
foundation for gaming, streaming, content creation, and productivity tasks. Whether one is
pushing the limits of gaming performance, creating stunning multimedia content, or simply
enjoying immersive gaming experiences, this build is engineered to exceed these
expectations and elevate computing experience.

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 Appendix
Component Part Name Distributor URL Price
NZXT H710i ATX Mid
Case/Chassis nzxt.com H710i | NZXT $139.99
Tower Case
NZXT Kraken Z73
Kraken Z73 | LCD
CPU Cooler 360mm AIO Liquid nzxt.com $339.98
Screen CPU Coolers
CPU Cooler
ASUS ROG Strix Asus ROG STRIX
Motherboard X670E-E Gaming memoryexpress.com X670E-E GAMING WiFi $649.99
(WiFi 6E) 6E
AMD Ryzen™ 9
5900X Processor, AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900X
CPU memoryexpress.com $399.99
3.7GHz w/ 12 Cores Processor
/ 24 Threads
Corsair Vengeance CORSAIR VENGEANCE
DDR5-5600MHz DDR5 RAM 32GB
RAM amazon.ca $164.99
32GB (2 x 16GB) (2x16GB) 5600MHz
CL36 Memory Kit CL36
VVGA SuperNOVA EVGA G5 Series 850W
850 G5 80 Plus Gold 80+ Gold Fully
Power Supply memoryexpress.com $149.98
850W Fully Modular Modular ATX Power
Power Supply Supply
Asus Dual GeForce
Asus Dual GeForce
RTX 4070 12GB
Video Graphics RTX 4070 12GB
memoryexpress.com GDDR6X PCI-E w/ $774.99
Card GDDR6X Graphics
HDMI, Triple
Card
DisplayPort
PCE-AX3000 Asus PCE-AX3000
AX3000 Dual-Band AX3000 Dual-Band Wi-
Network Adapter Wi-Fi 6 PCI-E memoryexpress.com Fi 6 PCI-E Network $69.99
Network Adapter Adapter Card w/
Card w/ Bluetooth Bluetooth
Creative LabsSound Creative Labs Sound
BlasterX AE-7 Hi-Res
Sound Card memoryexpress.com BlasterX AE-7 Hi-Res $299.99
PCI-e DAC and Amp PCI-e DAC and Amp
Sound Card Sound Card
Logitech Z906 5.1 Logitech Z906 5.1
Speakers Surround Sound memoryexpress.com Channel THX Speaker $559.99
Speaker System System - 5.1 Speakers
Logitech G502 Logitech G502
Mouse Lightspeed Wireless memoryexpress.com Lightspeed Wireless $199.99
Gaming Mouse RGB Gaming Mouse

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 Corsair K95 RGB
K95 RGB PLATINUM XT
Platinum XT
Keyboard corsair.com Mechanical Gaming $284.99
Mechanical Gaming
Keyboard
Keyboard
ASUS BW-16D1HT
Blu-Ray Optical 16x Internal Blu-ray Asus BW-16D1HT 16x
memoryexpress.com $124.99
Drive BDXL DVD CD Blu-ray Writer
Burner Drive
ASUS ROG Swift
PG279QM 27"
WQHD 240Hz IPS ROG Swift PG279QM |
Monitors rog.asus.com $749.00
Gaming Monitor (x2 Monitors |
for dual monitor
setup)
Samsung 980 PRO Samsung 980 PRO
OS Drive: SSD 2TB NVMe M.2 memoryexpress.com NVMe M.2 PCI-E x4 $209.98
Internal SSD SSD, 2TB
Seagate IronWolf Pro
ST6000NE000 6 TB
Seagate IronWolf
Hard Drive - 3.5"
Pro 6TB 7200 RPM
Data Drive: HDD amazon.ca Internal - SATA $275.00
SATA 6Gb/s 3.5"
(SATA/600) :
Internal Hard Drive
Amazon.ca:
Electronics
Total $5,393.83