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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 Features Cost

Number
Audio card $187.98
Use PCI-E X1 Interface,It is faster than PCI; Aluminum
alloy chassis for minimum interference; Use a multi-stage
Musiland, 03PS 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 $149.99

Seagate,
ST4000DM000 SATA 6Gb/s interface optimizes burst performance

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Seagate AcuTrac servo technology delivers dependable

performance,even with hard drive track widths of only 75
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 Dual 17" wide screen displays 249.99

Each display independently rotates vertically 180 degrees
Integrated 1.3MP Webcam
EVGA, 200-LM-1700- Integrated Microphone
KR Display automatically rotates image when the monitor is
flipped

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 Features Cost

Number
CPU H.D.T (Heat-pipe Direct Touch) technology. $45.00

Stealth Technology; Low Heat Signature Ceramic Coating,

XIGMATEK, Dark larger heat dissipating area.
Knight II SD1283 Night
Hawk Edition 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.

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High Performance 3 x 8mm heat pipe design, way

superior than 4 x 6mm heat pipe.

Video card $61.99

The GeForce GT610 is the perfect GPU for accelerating
photos and video, playing games, and enjoying the new
JATON, Video- GPU-accelerated web.
PX610GT-LX
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 $79.99
Capacity 8GB
Crucial, Speed
BLS8G3D1609DS1S00 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 Features Cost

Number
RAM

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 Features Cost

Number
Case

Power supply

Surround sound audio

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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 Features Cost

Number
CPU

Video card

Sound card

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Cooling system

RAM

Hard drive

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

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