How to Build an Awesome Computer Workshop!

Building your own computer is empowering, affordable and fun. By selecting your own parts and assembling them yourself, you will usually build a more powerful machine at a more affordable price. However, assembling computers on your own means going through numerous suppliers, hardware stores and online guides.  

Code Ninja’s “How to assemble an awesome computer” will provide kids (aged 9 - 118) with the necessary knowledge, guidance and components to assemble their own powerful desktop. Our experienced instructors will provide participants with a curated list of recommended parts for different types of desktops to suit different computing needs (see below). After purchasing the parts, participants will be guided through the assembly process. 

Learning Objectives

• Learn how to assemble a desktop computer

• Learn how to upgrade/replace computer components

• Gain a better understanding of how a computer works and what each component does 

Course Details

Course Duration: 2 x 3 hours session 

Price: $278 + Cost of Desktop ($1100 to $1,700)

Age Group: 9 - 18 years old

Max Class Size: 3 students

Sessions

Types of Computers

Code Ninja has curated three desktop computer configurations at different price points to suit different budgets and computing requirements.

All configurations will include a motherboard, RAM, storage, power Supply, casing, WiFi card, operating system (Windows 11 Home), 24” monitor, and a wireless keyboard and wireless mouse.

Best Configuration for Students (approx $1100)

This configuration is a simple and affordable desktop machine suitable for everyday use, office work, school assignments, web browsing, and basic coding. It features an AMD Ryzen 5 5500 processor paired with a dedicated Zotac GT 1030 graphics card, giving it enough performance for general productivity and light development work. The 256GB NVMe SSD helps Windows and applications load faster, while the ATX casing gives the build better upgrade flexibility compared to smaller office desktops.

Specifications:

• AMD Ryzen 5 5500 + WiFi motherboard

• Zotac GT 1030 2GB dedicated graphics

• 8GB DDR4 RAM

• 256GB NVMe SSD

Best All-in-One Configuration (approx $1300)

This configuration is a more balanced desktop build for users who want stronger performance without spending too much. It uses an AMD Ryzen 5 5500 processor together with an RTX 3050 graphics card, making it suitable for everyday tasks, coding, web/app development, light gaming, and basic creative work. With 16GB RAM and a fast NVMe SSD, it provides a smoother multitasking experience and is a good entry-level performance PC for students or home users.

Specifications:

• AMD Ryzen 5 5500 + WiFi motherboard

• Palit RTX 3050 6GB dedicated graphics

• 16GB DDR4 RAM

• 256GB NVMe SSD

Best Configuration for Games Development (approx $1700)

This configuration is the strongest option among the three and is suitable for users who want better long-term performance. It features an AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT processor and an RTX 5060 graphics card, making it capable of handling everyday work, development projects, multitasking, light content creation, and modern gaming at 1080p. The 1TB NVMe SSD provides more storage space for applications, projects, and files, while the 650W PSU and ATX casing make the system more upgrade-friendly in the future.

Specifications:

• AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT + WiFi motherboard

• Galax RTX 5060 8GB dedicated graphics

• 16GB DDR4 RAM

• 1TB NVMe SSD

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