IT Essentials 5.

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 customers 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 customers 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 customers 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 customers 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 customers 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 customers needs?

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