Making a Difference
Through technology education and community partnerships, Chips for Literacy is transforming lives and building futures, one computer at a time.
School Partnership
Gaming PCs Donated
Students Empowered
duPont Manual High School Esports Lab
In partnership with duPont Manual High School, Chips for Literacy donated essential gaming equipment to support their esports program, providing students with professional-grade computers, displays, and ergonomic gaming chairs. What started as a delivery to a temporary space evolved into a fully dedicated esports facility.
6 Gaming PCs
i7-12700KF • RTX 3060 Ti
6 Monitors
240Hz Alienware displays
Peripherals
Keyboards & mice
6 Chairs
Ergonomic gaming seats
$14,274 in equipment donated
Empowering ~70 students at duPont Manual with professional-grade technology
From Delivery to Dedication
Follow the journey from our initial 2023 donation to the fully equipped esports lab
Equipment Delivery
Unloading and bringing equipment into the school
Unloading: Taking computers out of the car
Temporary Room: Initial setup space
Team & Coach: Players and coach excited to receive new equipment
Dedicated Lab Transformation
The school provided a permanent space for the esports team
Empty Space: The room before equipment installation
Transformed: Fully equipped with our donated gaming stations
Professional Esports Facility
The completed lab where students practice and compete
Gaming Stations: Professional setup with all donated equipment
Complete Facility: Ready for competitive play and training
Our Contribution: Chips for Literacy donated all gaming computers, monitors, keyboards, mice, and chairs in 2023. The school provided the dedicated lab space and additional furniture to create this professional esports facility.
Simmons College of Kentucky Partnership
The success of duPont Manual's esports lab has caught the attention of other educational institutions. Simmons College of Kentucky visited the lab to learn from the setup and gather insights for building their own esports facility.
Simmons College of Kentucky Visit: Representatives toured the lab to see the equipment and facility firsthand
Chips for Literacy: We're excited to explore future collaboration opportunities with Simmons College of Kentucky
Ripple Effect: Our 2023 donation is creating a lasting impact beyond just one school—inspiring other institutions to invest in esports education.
Equipment Specifications
Professional-grade gaming computers built for performance and reliability
Total Donation Value: ~$14,274 (6 complete stations)
Donated in 2023 to support the duPont Manual High School esports program
Core Components
- ▸CPU: Intel Core i7-12700KF (12-core, up to 5.0 GHz)
- ▸GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (8GB GDDR6)
- ▸RAM: 32GB DDR4 (upgradable)
- ▸Storage: 1TB NVMe SSD (high-speed PCIe Gen4)
Advanced Features
- ▸AIO Liquid Cooling System
- ▸RGB Lighting Effects
- ▸Tempered Glass Side Panel
- ▸Windows 11 Pro
Display Specifications
- ▸Size: 24.5 inches (diagonal)
- ▸Resolution: Full HD (1920 x 1080)
- ▸Refresh Rate: 240Hz (ultra-smooth gameplay)
- ▸Panel: IPS Technology (wide viewing angles)
Gaming Features
- ▸Ultra-low response time (1ms)
- ▸AMD FreeSync Premium support
- ▸NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible
- ▸Height, tilt, swivel adjustable stand
6 Mechanical Keyboards
RGB backlit gaming keyboards
6 Gaming Mice
Adjustable DPI gaming mice
6 Gaming Chairs
DUMOS ergonomic chairs with lumbar support
Chips for Literacy Donation (2023): Computers, monitors, keyboards, mice, and gaming chairs. Other lab equipment and setup provided by the school.
Empowering Student Excellence
Through our 2023 donation of 6 complete gaming computer setups (PCs, monitors, keyboards, mice, and ergonomic gaming chairs), duPont Manual High School students now have access to professional-grade equipment for competitive gaming, teamwork development, and technical skill building. This partnership demonstrates our commitment to creating real opportunities for the next generation through technology donations.