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    The document discusses researching options for upgrading a customer's computer hardware to allow them to play advanced video games. It provides tables to research and list RAM, hard disk drive, and video adapter card options. For RAM, the assistant selects the Kingston Technology 8GB DDR3L RAM due to its compatibility. For the hard disk drive, they select the Team Elite GX2 1TB SSD for its faster speed compared to HDDs. Finally, they choose the Sapphire Radeon HD 6850 video card for its 256-bit memory interface and security features.

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    The document discusses researching options for upgrading a customer's computer hardware to allow them to play advanced video games. It provides tables to research and list RAM, hard disk drive, and video adapter card options. For RAM, the assistant selects the Kingston Technology 8GB DDR3L RAM due to its compatibility. For the hard disk drive, they select the Team Elite GX2 1TB SSD for its faster speed compared to HDDs. Finally, they choose the Sapphire Radeon HD 6850 video card for its 256-bit memory interface and security features.

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    The document discusses researching options for upgrading a customer's computer hardware to allow them to play advanced video games. It provides tables to research and list RAM, hard disk drive, and video adapter card options. For RAM, the assistant selects the Kingston Technology 8GB DDR3L RAM due to its compatibility. For the hard disk drive, they select the Team Elite GX2 1TB SSD for its faster speed compared to HDDs. Finally, they choose the Sapphire Radeon HD 6850 video card for its 256-bit memory interface and security features.

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    Assignment 1.1 Research A Hardware Upgrade

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    The document discusses researching options for upgrading a customer's computer hardware to allow them to play advanced video games. It provides tables to research and list RAM, hard disk drive, and video adapter card options. For RAM, the assistant selects the Kingston Technology 8GB DDR3L RAM due to its compatibility. For the hard disk drive, they select the Team Elite GX2 1TB SSD for its faster speed compared to HDDs. Finally, they choose the Sapphire Radeon HD 6850 video card for its 256-bit memory interface and security features.

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    The key takeaways from the document are that it provides research on upgrading different hardware components for a computer including RAM, hard disk drive, and video adapter card in order to play advanced video games.

    The RAM that would be selected is the Kingston Technology KVR16LS11/8 8GB 1600MHz DDR3L (PC3-12800) 1.35V Non-ECC CL SODIMM Intel Laptop memory because it is tested and designed for easy compatibility with any types of laptop and provides better performance.

    The hard disk drive that would be selected is the Team Elite GX2 1TB Sata III 2.5 SSD because it is much faster than a traditional HDD and will provide better overall system performance and responsiveness.

    Lab - Research a Hardware Upgrade

    Introduction
    Use the Internet, a newspaper, or a local store to gather information about hardware components. Your
    customer’s computer currently has one module of 2 GB of RAM, a 500 GB hard disk drive, and a PCIe video
    adapter card with 256 MB of RAM. Your customer wants to be able to play advanced video games.
    Instructions
    Research memory options.

    Shop around, and in the table below list the brand, model number, features, and cost for two different 8 GB
    modules of DDR3.

    Brand and Model Number Features Cost


    Capacity : 8GB Kit (4GBx2)
    Type : 204-pin SODIMM
    ECC : NON-ECC
    Crucial 8GB Kit (4GBx2) DDR3/DDR3L 1066 Speed : 1066 MT/S
    Voltage : 1.35V
    MT/s (PC3-8500) SODIMM 204-Pin Memory For
    DIMM Type : Unbuffered
    Mac - CT2K4G3S1067M $56.99ank
    Specs:DDR3/DDR3L PC3-8500 •
    CL=7 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR3-1066
    • 1.35V • 512Meg x 64 • lead free • halogen
    free • for Mac
    ECC: Non-ECC
    Speed: 1.35V
    Part : KVR16LS11/8
    Capacity : 8GB Kit (8GBx1)
    Type : 204-pin SODIMM
    Kingston Technology KVR16LS11/8 8GB Specs : DDR3L PC3-12800 • CL=11
    • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR3-1600 •
    1600MHz DDR3L (PC3-12800) 1.35V Non-ECC 1.35V
    CL11 SODIMM Intel Laptop Memory $38.19nk
    ECC : NON-ECC
    Speed : 1600 MT/S
    Voltage : 1.35V
    DIMM Type : Unbuffered

    Question:
    Based on your research, which RAM would you select? Be prepared to discuss your decisions regarding the
    RAM you select.
    The RAM that I would select would be Kingston Technology KVR16LS11/8 8GB 1600MHz DDR3L (PC3-
    12800) 1.35V Non-ECC CL SODIMM Intel Laptop memory because it is tested and designed for easy
    compatibility with any types of laptop these days.

    Research hard disk drive options.

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    Lab - Research a Hardware Upgrade

    Shop around, and in the table below list the brand, model number, features, and cost for a 3 TB 7200 rpm
    SATA 3 hard disk drive and a 500GB or 1TB solid state drive (SSD).

    Brand and Model Number Features Cost


     Compatible devices: Desktop
    Seagate Barracuda 3TB 7200rpm  Digital Storage Capacity: 3TB
    SATA III Internal Hard Drive  Hardware Interface: SATA $75
    (ST3000DM001) 6.0 Gb/s
     Type Product: 3.5 inch
     Internal Storage Device for
    Laptop, Notebook and
    Desktop
    4x faster than a HDD —
    injects vitality into the
    system.
     High performance — Read
    speeds up to 550 MB/s[1]to
    boost overall system
    responsiveness and
    performance
    Team Elite GX2 1TB Sata III 2.5  Slim form factor — 2.5-inch
    Solid State Drive drive available in 7mm to fit B₱6,250.00
    in more systems (even
    slimmer notebooks)
     Supports S.M.A.R.T. —
    monitors the status of your
    drive
     Supports TRIM — maintains
    maximum performance of
    compatible operating
    systems

    Question:
    Based on your research, which hard disk drive would you select? Be prepared to discuss your decisions
    regarding the hard disk drive you select.
    The hard disk drive that I will select would be Team Elite GX2 1TB Sata III 2.5 SSD because it much
    more faster compared to HDD.

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    Lab - Research a Hardware Upgrade

    Research video adapter card options.

    Shop around, and in the table below list the brand, model number, features, and cost for two different PCIe
    video adapter cards with at least 1 GB of RAM.

    Brand and Model Number Features Cost


     Microsoft DirectX: 12 API with feature
    Blank INNO3D 1GB DDR3
    level 12_1
    GEFORCE GT 710 64Bit PCI-
    E Video card  Memory clock: 1600Mhz BP2,199
     OS Certification: Windows 7-10, Linux,
    FreeBSDx86
    SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6850  1GB 256-Bit GDDR5
    1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI  Core Clock 775 MHz
    Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready  2 x DVI 1 x HDMI 1 x DisplayPort
     960 Stream Processors Bl$199
    CrossFireX Support Video
    Card (100315L )  PCI Express 2.1 x16

    Question:
    Based on your research, which video adapter card would you select? Be prepared to discuss your decisions
    regarding the video adapter card you select.
    The video adapter card that I would select would be Sapphire radeon HD 6850 because it has 256-Bit
    of memory interface. It adds more layers of security fr users.
    End of Document

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