.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 Audio Chipset: C-Media CMI8788 Model #: Claro Halo

Features

Cost

Audio Chipset: C-Media CMI8788 Sample Rate: 192KHz MIDI/Joystick: Yes Digital Audio: 24-bit Model #: Claro Halo Item #: N82E16829271004 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy 1152 CUDA Cores 4GB 256-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0

$199.99

Hard drive

7.00mm height, 2.5", SATA 6Gb/s Seagate SmartAlign technology provides easy transition to 4K sectors Compatible with SATA 3Gb/s designs Backed by a 2-year limited warranty

$59.99

Dual monitors D-Sub: 1 Model #: DS-2200WA

D-Sub: 1 DVI: 1 Stand Adjustments: Height, Pivot, Swivel, Tilt Built-in TV Tuner: No Model #: DS-2200WA Item #: N82E16824185028 Return Policy: Monitor Standard Return Policy

$604.99

Video card

$269.99

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

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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 Series: FX-Series Model #: FD8350FRHKBOX

Video card Chipset Manufacturer: NVIDIA Model #: 04G-P4-3776KR

RAM

Features

Series: FX-Series L2 Cache: 4 x 2MB L3 Cache: 8MB Manufacturing Tech: 32nm Model #: FD8350FRHKBOX Item #: N82E16819113284 Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy Chipset Manufacturer: NVIDIA Core Clock: 1137MHz Boost Clock: 1189MHz CUDA Cores: 1536 Model #: 04G-P4-3776-KR Item #: N82E16814130948 Return Policy: VGA Replacement Only Return Policy DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900) Timing 9-10-9-28 Cas Latency 9

Cost

$179.99

$329.99

$82.99

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

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

CPU Model #: BX80646I74790K . Series: Core i7

Features

Cost

DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Timing 9-9-9-24 Cas Latency 9

$79.99

Series: Core i7 L2 Cache: 4 x 256KB L3 Cache: 8MB Manufacturing Tech: 22nm Model #: BX80646I74790K Item #: N82E16819117369 Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy

$339.99

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

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4. The customer wishes to upgrade a home theater Personal Computer with the components listed in the table. Brand and Model Number Case Item #: N82E16811121128 Model #: Voyager

Power supply Item #: N82E16817139010 Model #: HX750

Features

Cost

With Power Supply: No External 5.25" Drive Bays: 3 Internal 3.5" Drive Bays: 1 Front Ports: USB 2.0 / Audio Model #: Voyager Item #: N82E16811121128

$24.99

Fans: 140mm double ball-bearing fan Main Connector: 20+4Pin +12V Rails: Single PCI-Express Connector: 4 x 6+2-Pin Model #: HX750 Item #: N82E16817139010

$129.99

Surround sound audio Item #: N82E16882115288 Multimedia Speakers

Type: Multimedia Speakers $124.99 Driver Units: Front Speakers (Woofer, Tweeter Size): 2.5" Center Speaker (Woofer, Tweeter Size): Dual 2.5" Surround Speakers (Woofer, Tweeter Size): 2.5" Subwoofer Speaker: 8" Power Rating: 100W (Maximum) / 30W (Nominal) Frequency Response: 28 Hz - 50 kHz Model #: NS-SP1800 $89.00 Item #: N82E16882115288 TV tuner and cable Two Digital Tuners,Anywhere on Your Network: Watch live TV on DLNA-compatible devices, cards Model #: HDHR4-2US including smart TVs, game consoles, and media Item #: players. -Watch TV from any computer on your N82E16815345015 network -Record full 1080i broadcast resolution Watch, Pause, Record, & Rewind Live TV -Schedule and record all your favorite TV shows -Expand number of tuners with multiple HDHomeRun devices Works with popular DVR software: -Watch, Pause, Record, & Rewind Live TV -Schedule future or season recordings -Record all your favorite TV shows by namepurchased. -IntegratedHow TV guide (provided Provide reasons for the components will they supportby the customer’s needs? the DVR software) -Never miss your favorite show Seamless operation with multiple computers: -Run Windows Media Center on multiple computers sharing the pool of H... Model #: HDHR4-2US Item #: N82E16815345015

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5. The customer wishes to upgrade a gaming computer with the components listed in the table. Brand and Model Number CPU Model #: FD6300WMHKBOX Series: FX-Series

Features

Cost

Series: FX-Series L2 Cache: 3 x 2MB L3 Cache: 8MB Manufacturing Tech: 32nm Model #: FD6300WMHKBOX Item #: N82E16819113286

$109.99

Chipset Manufacturer: AMD Core Clock: 900MHz Stream Processors: 320 Stream Processors Effective Memory Clock: 1800MHz Model #: GV-R724OC-2GI REV2.0 Item #: N82E16814125516 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy Audio Chipset: C-Media CMI8786 Sample Rate: 96KHz Digital Audio: 24-bit SNR: 105dB Model #: Xonar DG Item #: N82E16829132020

$69.99

Cooling system Model #: CW-9060016WW CORSAIR Hydro Series H105 Extreme Performance 240mm Liquid CPU Cooler, RAM CW-9060016-WW Item#: N82E16820220836

Type: Liquid Cooling System Radiator Dim.: 270mm x 120mm x 38mm Fan Dim.: 120mm x 25mm Fan RPM: 800 - 2700 +/- 10% RPM (PWM) Model #: CW-9060016-WW Item #: N82E16835181060

$114.99

DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Timing 9-9-9-24 Cas Latency 9

$84.99

Hard drive

SATA interface 2.5-inch form factor Thickness 9.5mm 5400 RPM spin speed

$64.99

Video card Chipset Manufacturer: AMD Item #: N82E16814125516

Sound card Audio Chipset: C-Media CMI8786 Item #: N82E16829132020

$27.99

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

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