Lab - Build a Specialized Specialized Comp Comp uter System 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 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 Number
Features
Cost
Audio card
Creative Sound Blaster Zx PCIe Gaming Sound Card with High US$109.99 Performance Headphone Amp and Desktop Audio Control Module
Video card
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Founders Edition, 8GB GDDR5X, LED, DX12 OSD Support (PXOC) Graphics Card 08G-P4-6180-KR
Hard drive
VelociRaptor WD1000CHTZ WD1000CHTZ 1 TB 2.5" Internal Hard Drive Ultra US$123.99 fast: Designed around a 10,000 RPM spin speed, these SATA 6 Gb/s drives include a 64 MB cache and deliver the ultimate performance for photo and video editing
Dual monitors
Philips 19DP6QJNS 19” x (2) Dual LED IPS Monitors, 5:4 Aspect Ratio, Ultra Ultra Narrow Bezel, Bezel, VGA,DP,HDMI VGA,DP,HDMI w/MHL,USB w/MHL,USB
US$986.59
US$387.81
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 generation video card for fast graphics processing and support for dual monitors, high quality, and an ultra fast hard disk With 10.000RPM
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Lab - Build a Specialized Computer System b.
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
Features
Cost
CPU
Intel Boxed Core I7-6700 FC-LGA14C 3.40 GHz 8 M Processor US$305.43 Cache 4 LGA 1151 BX80662I76700
Video card
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 SC GAMING ACX 3.0, 8GB GDDR5, LED, DX12 OSD Support (PXOC) Graphics Card 08G-P4-6173-KR
US$407.99
RAM
G.SKILL TridentZ Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin DDR4 3200 (PC4 25600) Z170 Platform Desktop Memory F4-3200C16D-16GTZKW
US$126.99
Provide reasons for the components purchased. How will they support the customer’s needs?
The reason I chose the 6th generation Intel processor for more processing power, a video card skimming the last gamma of Nvidia video cards, and increased RAM capacity, with the amount of 16gbs of ram
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Lab - Build a Specialized Computer System 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 Number RAM
Features
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 DRAM 3000MHz (PC4-24000) C15 Memory Kit - Black
Cost
US$124.99
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 DRAM 3000MHz (PC4-24000) C15 Memory Kit - Black
CPU
Intel 7th Gen Intel Core Desktop Processor i7-7700K (BX80677I77700K)
US$349.89
Provide reasons for the components purchased. How will they support the customer’s needs?
The maximum amount of maximum memory for a greater fluidity in the execution of the virtual machines that are wanted to open, and a processor of last generation for a greater capacity of processing when handling the virtual machines
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Lab - Build a Specialized Computer System d.
The customer wishes to upgrade an HTPC with the components listed in the table. Brand and Model Number Case
Power supply
Surround sound audio
TV tuner and cable cards
Features
Cost
NZXT Noctis 450 Mid Tower Computer Case, Glossy Wite (CA-N450W-W1
US$149.64
Corsair RMx Series, RM1000x, 1000W, Fully Modular Power Supply, 80+ Gold Certified
US$139.99
Fluance SXHTB-BK High Definition Surround Sound US$399.99 Home Theater 5.0 Channel Speaker System including Floorstanding Towers, Center and Rear Speakers (Black Ash)
Hauppauge 1213 WinTV-HVR-2255 Dual Hybrid PCI-E TV Tuner Board with Media Center Remote Control and Receiver
US$599.90
Provide reasons for the components purchased. How will they support the customer’s needs?
The reason why I chose this case in particular, is because of its large size and refirgeracion and its design in white, a power source of 1000w to give total energy to all components, a surround sound of last generation for a higher quality of Audio and a TV set with its control for better integrated TV functionality
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Lab - Build a Specialized Computer System e.
The customer wishes to upgrade a gaming computer with the components listed in the table. Brand and Model Number CPU
Features
Cost
Intel Core i7 6700K 4.00 GHz Unlocked Quad Core Skylake Desktop Processor, Socket LGA 1151 [BX80662I76700K]
US$338.78
Video card
ASUS GeForce GTX 1080 8GB ROG STRIX Graphics Card (STRIX-GTX1080-A8G-GAMING) ASUS GeForce GTX 1080 8GB ROG STRIX Graphics Card (STRIX-GTX1080-A8G-GAMING)
US$1399.99
Sound card
Creative Sound Blaster ZxR PCIe Audiophile Grade Gaming Sound Card with High Performance Headphone Amp and Desktop Audio Control Module
US$23.41
Cooling system
Corsair Hydro Series Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler US$139.89 H100i
RAM
G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin DDR4 2400 (PC4 19200) Intel Z170/X99 Desktop Memory F4-2400C15D-16GVR
US$103.24
Hard drive
Kingston Digital SSDNow UV400 240GB 2.5-Inch SATA III SSD (SUV400S37/240G) Kingston Digital SSDNow UV400 240GB 2.5-Inch SATA III SSD (SUV400S37/240G) WD Blue 1TB SATA 6 Gb/s 7200 RPM 64MB Cache 3.5 Inch Desktop Hard Drive (WD10EZEX)
US$172.63
Provide reasons for the components purchased. How will they support the customer’s needs?
I chose a processor of 6th generation of intel processors prepared for overclocking, a double SLI of the two super NVIDIA video cards, which are the last ones that has put to the market and that have greater capacity for the gaming, a liquid refrigeration Corsair to cool All that is the CPU with its maximum overclock, 16gb of powerful ram, that will make the games run at higher speed accompanied by 2 SSD of 240gbs and one for general storage to 1Tb
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