Lab - Build a Specialized Computer 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 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 Card with US$109.99
High Performance Headphone Amp and Desktop Audio
Control Module

Video card EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Founders Edition, 8GB GDDR5X, US$986.59
LED, DX12 OSD Support (PXOC) Graphics Card 08G-P4-
6180-KR

Hard drive Velociraptor WD1000CHTZ 1 TB 2.5" Internal Hard Drive US$123.99

Ultra-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 US$387.81
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 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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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 Features Cost

Number

CPU

Video card

RAM

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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