3.8 Building PC's / Customer Specifications And Needs Flashcards
Given a scenario, select and configure appropriate components for a custom PC configuration to meet customer specifications or needs.
How would you build a graphic/CAD/CAM design workstation?
This build requires SSD drives, high end video card, and maximum RAM.
How would you build an audio/video editing workstation?
This build requires a specialized audio card, a good video card, a large amount of space needed in a HDD, a FAST HDD, and dual monitors are usually required.
How would you build a virtualization workstation?
This build requires maximum amount of ram for resource pooling, and a high amount of CPU cores.
How would you build a gaming PC?
This build requires SSD drives, a high end video card, high definition sound card, and high end cooling such as liquid cooling.
What would you use a network attached storage device for?
Media streaming, file sharing,and RAID.
What is a gigabit NIC?
This is a network interface card capable of reaching internet speeds of 1 Gbps.
What do you use for RAID?
You would use several hard drives to set up a RAID array.
What is a thick client?
A thick client requires a computer to run all sorts of desktop applications, and they need the computer to meet the recommended requirements for their selected operating system.
What is a think client?
A thin client uses basic applications, needs network connectivity, and needs a computer that meets the BASIC requirements for their selected OS.
