How to Build a Forensic Computer
by TS Jordan, Demand MediaA forensic computer is a computer designed to use forensic programs, which means that it will be relied upon to perform millions of complex calculations. To build such a system, which can identify potential evidence for a trial, you should focus your resources on the best processor and system memory possible, while neglecting superfluous components such as the video card. Building a forensic computer can be completed in around four to five hours.
Items you will need
- Intel core i7 processor
- 4 to 8 gigs of system RAM
- Power supply
- Case
- Motherboard
- Hard drive
- Optical drive
- Phillips screwdriver
Step 1
Align the motherboard with the holes in the case and screw it into position.
Step 2
Insert the processor into the motherboard slot and secure it into position by moving the retaining rod on the side of the slot.
Step 3
Mount the heatsink by following the instructions that came with your particular Core i7 processor.
Step 4
Insert the RAM into the memory slots near the processor. Push the chips into position and lock them into place with the levers on either side of the chip.
Step 5
Screw the optical drive into the front-top of the case and connect it to the motherboard with an IDE (integrated drive electronics) or SATA (serial advanced technology attachment) cable.
Step 6
Screw the hard drive into the front-bottom of the case and connect it to the motherboard with an IDE or SATA cable.
Step 7
Screw the power supply into the back of the case and connect it to the components of your PC by following the diagram that came with your particular motherboard.
