Client PC Build
This was a project where we were asked to build a client a custom PC.
PC Specification
| Component | Actual Part Used |
|---|---|
| Case | Jeantech NIX |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Quad Core Q9400 |
| Motherboard | Asus P5Q Motherboard |
| Hard Disks | 500 Gb Western Digital (7,200 rpm), 1,000 Gb Samsung Spinpoint F1 (7,200 rpm) |
| Power Supply | Gigabyte Odin 800W Quad SLI Power Supply |
| Media Card Reader | 26 in 1 Media Car Reader |
| Sound Card | Creative Soundblaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio |
| Graphics Card | nVIDIA 9500 GT - 512 Mb |
| Memory | OCZ Reaper 4 Gb Kit (2 x 2 Gb) |
| Optical Drives | DVD-Writer with Lightscribe (x2) |
| Floppy Drive | Sony Black 3.5" Floppy Drive |
| Operating System | Windows Vista Home Premium x64 with Service Pack 1 |
Pictures of the PC
- Front view of Jeantech NIX Case
- Front and side view of Jeantech NIX Case
- Side view of Jeantech NIX Case
- Back view of Jeantech NIX Case
- Alternative side view of Jeantech NIX Case
- Inside view of empty Jeantech NIX Case
- All of the parts in this £750 PC
- Side case fans installed
- Rear case fan installed Asus P5Q Motherboard box
- Features of Asus P5Q Motherboard
- Initial View after opening motherboard box
- Manual, CD and various cables supplied with motherboard
- Asus P5Q Motherboard under anti-static cover
- Motherboard stickers applied to side of Jeantech NIX Case
- Asus P5Q Motherboard
- Intel Quad Core Q9400 processor
- Motherboard installed inside Jeantech NIX Case
- 2 DVD Writers to be installed
- Media Card Reader & Floppy Drive Installed
- nVIDIA 9500 GT Graphics Card (512 Mb RAM)
- Odin GT 800w power supply
- Well packed power supply inside the box
Software Screenshots
Please note - these screenshots are quite large in terms of resolution (800 x 600)
- Opening Screen once Vista Home Premium loads
- Aero Flip 3D in action
- Vista Welcome Centre on startup
- Performance Information & Tools (notice MCS OEM integration)
- System Information (notice MCS OEM integration)
- Customised Item inside Welcome Center (For Support)
- Customised Item inside Welcome Center (For Mughal Computer Services)
- CPU-Z with details of the Processor
Testimonials
"Imran has helped with a number of issues I've had with my computer and with my broadband connection. He installed a new broadband modem for me, and also helped me to get online to play World of Warcraft, whilst cleaning up my PC in the process.
His work is both prompt and efficient."
Nina Charity, Totteridge


