Personal Computer (Pentium - IV)
This project profile outlines the manufacturing and assembly unit for Personal Computers (Pentium IV). The operations involve integrating electronic sub-assemblies like motherboards, hard disk drives, cabinets with SMPS, and peripherals into a compact unit tested with dedicated software.
Project cost & finance
Cost of Project
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Plant & Machinery | 3.67 |
| Working Capital | 30.65 |
| Total | 34.32 |
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Means of Finance
figures in ₹ Lakhs
Raw materials & machinery
Machinery & equipment7
- OscilloscopeBuy on Amazon ↗
0 - 100 MHZ dual trace storage type
- Computer Testing SystemBuy on Amazon ↗
Consisting of CPU, Monitor, Keyboard, FDD, HDD, Modem, Mouse, Printer and test software
- LCR-Q MeterBuy on Amazon ↗
Digital
- DC Power SupplyBuy on Amazon ↗
30 V, 2A
- Digital MultimeterBuy on Amazon ↗
4 1/2 digit
- Analog MultimeterBuy on Amazon ↗
- Tools, Jigs, Fixtures, Soldering IronBuy on Amazon ↗
Soldering stations, IC insertor, extractor, etc.
Raw materials12
- Intel Pentium IV ProcessorsBuy on Amazon ↗
3 GHz/Chipset/915 Express with Mother Board
- Monitor ColourBuy on Amazon ↗
15 inch
- Key BoardBuy on Amazon ↗
104/111 Keys with Scroll Mouse
- Hard Disk DriveBuy on Amazon ↗
80 GB SATA
- CD ROMBuy on Amazon ↗
52x CD ROM
- Internal ModemBuy on Amazon ↗
56 Kbps
- Floppy Disk DriverBuy on Amazon ↗
1.44 MB
- SMPS with CabinetBuy on Amazon ↗
With cabinet and other accessories
- DDR RAMBuy on Amazon ↗
128 MB DDR RAM
- Cables & Power CordsBuy on Amazon ↗
- ConsumablesBuy on Amazon ↗
Solders and packing materials
- Multimedia SpeakersBuy on Amazon ↗
Manufacturing process
- Procure sub-assemblies including motherboards, VGA cards, hard disk drives, floppy disk drives, cabinets with SMPS, and peripherals like monitors, keyboards, and mice.
- Mount the motherboard and other sub-assemblies into the PC cabinet.
- Perform proper internal interconnections and cabling.
- Run dedicated software tests on the completed assembly to check performance parameters.
- Pack the tested units securely in cardboard packing cases to withstand shock and vibration during transit.
Market
Personal computers are widely used in office automation, businesses, trade, industries, banks, insurance establishments, hospitals, hotels, and transport services. Demand continues to grow rapidly, though small manufacturers face stiff competition from multinationals on price, quality, and after-sales service.