Custom Configurations Chapter Five Custom Configurations © Wiley Inc. 2015. All Rights Reserved.
220-901 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
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
Standard Thick Clients Support standard software Attach to network
Graphic and CAD/CAM Design Workstations CPU enhancements Video enhancements Maximized RAM
Audio/Video Editing Workstations Video enhancements Specialized audio Specialized drives
Virtualization Workstations CPU enhancements Maximized RAM
Gaming PCs CPU enhancements Video enhancements Specialized audio Enhanced cooling
Home Theater PCs Video enhancements Specialized audio Special chassis and TV tuner
Thin Clients Limited local resources Like dumb terminals with networking capabilities No offline capability or mobility
Home Server PCs Media streaming capabilities File and print sharing services Gigabit NIC RAID array