1.3.1.6 Worksheet - Build a Specialized Computer System

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1.3.1.6 Worksheet - Build a Specialized Computer System Print and complete this worksheet. In this worksheet, you will use the Internet, a newspaper, or a local store to gather information about building a specialized computer system that supports hardware and software that allows a user to perform tasks that an offthe-shelf system cannot perform. Be prepared to discuss your selections. For this worksheet, assume the customer’s system will be compatible with the parts you order.

1. The customer runs an audio and video editing workstation to record music, create music CDs, CD labels, and to create home movies. The customer wishes to upgrade the components listed in the table. Brand and Model Number Audio card

Musiland, 03PS

Features

Cost $187.98

Use PCI-E X1 Interface,It is faster than PCI; Aluminum alloy chassis for minimum interference; Use a multi-stage filter circuit can provide clean power supply; Support the 24Bit audio data processing, sampling rate supports up to 768KHz

Video card

$39.99 NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200

SPARKLE, 700018 CineFX Engine High-Precision Graphics AGP 8X nView Multi-Display Technology Digital Vibrance Control (DVC)

Hard drive Seagate, ST4000DM000

$149.99

SATA 6Gb/s interface optimizes burst performance Seagate AcuTrac servo technology delivers dependable performance,even with hard drive track widths of only 75

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nanometers. Seagate OptiCache technology boosts overall performance by as much as 45%. Free Seagate DiskWizard software allows you to install 3TB and 4TB hard drives in Windows, including XP, without UEFI BIOS Average Data Rate, Read/Write (MB/s): 146 Max Sustained Data Rate, OD Read (MB/s): 180

Dual monitors

EVGA, 200-LM-1700KR

Dual 17" wide screen displays Each display independently rotates vertically 180 degrees Integrated 1.3MP Webcam Integrated Microphone Display automatically rotates image when the monitor is flipped

249.99

Provide reasons for the components purchased. How will they support the customer’s needs?

2. The customer runs computer-aided design (CAD) or computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software and wishes to upgrade the components listed in the table. Brand and Model Number CPU

XIGMATEK, Dark Knight II SD1283 Night Hawk Edition

Features H.D.T (Heat-pipe Direct Touch) technology.

Cost $45.00

Stealth Technology; Low Heat Signature Ceramic Coating, larger heat dissipating area. Tower side flow design, efficient and optimal cooling performance. Anti-vibration rubbers prevent vibration and absorb noise. Dual fan capability. Equipped with multiple clips to support Intel LGA 2011 / 1366 / 1156 / 1155 / 775 and AMD FM1 / AM3 / AM2+ / AM2. High Performance 3 x 8mm heat pipe design, way

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superior than 4 x 6mm heat pipe.

Video card

JATON, VideoPX610GT-LX

$61.99 The GeForce GT610 is the perfect GPU for accelerating photos and video, playing games, and enjoying the new GPU-accelerated web. Microsoft DirectX 11 Support DirectX 11 GPU with Shader Model 5.0 support designed for ultra high performance in the new API's key graphics feature, GPU-accelerated tessellation. Blu-Ray 3D Support Enable a theater quality 3D in your home with seamless support for 1080p Blu-Ray 3D discs across any compatible 3D viewing system over HDMI 1.4, including active-shutter glasses and passive polarized displays. NVIDIA CUDA Technology CUDA technology unlocks the power of the GPU's processor cores to accelerate the most demanding tasks such as video transcoding, physics simulation, ray tracing, and more, delivering incredible performance improvements over traditional CPUs.

RAM Crucial, BLS8G3D1609DS1S00

$79.99 Capacity 8GB Speed DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Cas Latency 9 Voltage 1.5V

Provide reasons for the components purchased. How will they support the customer’s needs?

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3. The customer uses virtualization technologies to run several different operating systems to test software compatibility. The customer wishes to upgrade the components listed in the table. Brand and Model Number RAM

Features

Cost

CPU

.

Provide reasons for the components purchased. How will they support the customer’s needs?

4. The customer wishes to upgrade a home theater Personal Computer with the components listed in the table. Brand and Model Number Case

Features

Cost

Power supply

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Surround sound audio

TV tuner and cable cards

Provide reasons for the components purchased. How will they support the customer’s needs?

5. The customer wishes to upgrade a gaming computer with the components listed in the table. Brand and Model Number CPU

Features

Cost

Video card

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Sound card

Cooling system

RAM

Hard drive

Provide reasons for the components purchased. How will they support the customer’s needs?

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