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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 off-the-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.
a. The customer runs an audio and video editing workstation to record and mix music, create music CDs, CD labels,
and create home movies. The customer wishes to upgrade the components listed in the table.

Brand and Model Features Cost

Number
Audio card Creative Sound Blaster Zx PCIe Gaming Sound US$109.99
Card with HighPerformance Headphone Amp and
Desktop Audio ControlModule

Video card EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Founders Edition, 8GB US$ 986.59
GDDR5X,LED, DX12 OSD Support (PXOC) Graphics
Card08G-P4-6180-KR

Hard drive VelociRaptor WD1000CHTZ 1 TB 2.5" Internal Hard US$123.99

Drive Ultrafast: Designed around a 10,000 RPM spin
speed, these SATA6 Gb/s drives include a 64 MB cache
and deliver the ultimateperformance for photo and video
editing

Dual monitors Philips 19DP6QJNS 19” x (2) Dual LED IPS Monitors, US$387.81
5:4 Aspect Ratio, Ultra Narrow Bezel, VGA,DP,HDMI
w/MHL,USB

Provide reasons for the components purchased. How will they support the customer’s needs?
In the first part, the high gamma sound card for good audio quality and expandability, a latest
generationvideo card for fast graphics processing and support for dual monitors, high quality,
and an ultra fast harddisk With 10.000RPM
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b. The customer runs computer-aided design (CAD) or computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software and wishes to
upgrade the components listed in the table.

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Brand and Model Features Cost

Number
CPU  8 Cores / 16 Threads 489.99
 3.60 GHz up to 5.00 GHz / 16 MB Cache
 Compatible only with Motherboards based on Intel 300
Series Chipsets
 Intel Optane Memory Supported
 Intel UHD Graphics 630

Video card 309.99$

 Product Type: Graphic Card, API Supported: OpenGL 4.5,
API Supported: DirectX 12, Number of Monitors Supported:
3, Chipset Manufacturer: NVIDIA, Chipset Line: GeForce,
Chipset Series: GTX 10, Chipset Model: GTX 1060, GPU
Clock: 1.54 GHz, GPU Boost Clock: 1.76 GHz,
 Standard Memory: 6 GB, Memory Technology: GDDR5,
Bus Width: 192 bit, DisplayPort: Yes, Number of
DisplayPort Outputs: 1, HDMI: Yes, Number of HDMI
Outputs: 1, DVI: Yes, Total Number of DVI Outputs: 1, Dual
Link DVI Supported: Yes, Number of DVI-D Ports: 1,
 Form Factor: Plug-in Card, Cooler Type: Fan Cooler,
Height: 1.5", Width: 4.5", Length: 9.6", Weight
(Approximate): 1.23 lb,
 Platform Supported: PC, Environmentally Friendly: Yes,
Environmental Certification: RoHS, Limited Warranty: 3
Year,

RAM 63.99$
 Make sure this fits by entering your model number.
 Dynamic RGB effects - Give your system a boost of power
and stunning RGB style
 HyperX Infrared Sync technology - Easily set up lighting or
pattern effects on your memory modules without cables
 Aggressive aluminum heat spreader - Fierce black heat
spreader designed to complement the smooth RGB lighting
 Intel XMP-ready profiles - XMP-ready profiles designed for
Intel's latest chipsets

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Provide reasons for the components purchased. How will they support the customer’s needs?
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c. 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?
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d. The customer wishes to upgrade an HTPC with the components listed in the table.

Brand and Model Features Cost

Number
Case

Power supply

Surround sound
audio

TV tuner and cable

cards

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

Cooling system

RAM

Hard drive

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