1. Custom Configurations
Chapter Five
Custom Configurations
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2. Objectives Covered
1.9 Given a scenario, select the appropriate components for a custom PC configuration to meet customer specifications or needs.
Graphic / CAD / CAM design workstation
Multicore processor
High-end video
Maximum RAM
Audio/Video editing workstation
Specialized audio and video card
Large fast hard drive
Dual monitors
Virtualization workstation
Maximum RAM and CPU cores
Gaming PC
High-end video/specialized GPU
High definition sound card
High-end cooling

3. 220-901 Objectives Covered (continued)
Home Theater PC
Surround sound audio
HDMI output
HTPC compact form factor
TV tuner
Standard thick client
Desktop applications
Meets recommended requirements for running selected OS
Thin client
Basic application
Meets minimum requirements for running selected OS
Network connectivity
Home Server PC
Media streaming
File sharing
Print sharing
Gigabit NIC
RAID array

4. Standard Thick Clients
Support standard software
Attach to network

5. Graphic and CAD/CAM Design Workstations
CPU enhancements
Video enhancements
Maximized RAM

6. Audio/Video Editing Workstations
Video enhancements
Specialized audio
Specialized drives

7. Virtualization Workstations
CPU enhancements
Maximized RAM

8. Gaming PCs CPU enhancements Video enhancements Specialized audio
Enhanced cooling

9. Home Theater PCs Video enhancements Specialized audio
Special chassis and TV tuner

10. Thin Clients Limited local resources
Like dumb terminals with networking capabilities
No offline capability or mobility

11. Home Server PCs Media streaming capabilities
File and print sharing services
Gigabit NIC
RAID array