IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software v4.1
Chapter 1 – Worksheet/Student
1.4.7 Worksheet: Research Computer Components
Print and complete this worksheet.
In this worksheet, you will use the Internet, a newspaper, or a local store to gather
information about the components you will need to complete your customer’s
computer. Be prepared to discuss your selections.
1. Your customer already owns the case described in the table below.
Brand and Model
Number
Cooler Master
CAC-T05-UW
Features
ATX Mid Tower
ATX, Micro ATX compatible
form factor
2 External 5.25” drive bays
2 External 3.5” drive bay
2 Internal 5.25” drive bays
7 expansion slots
USB, Firewire, Audio ports
Cost
$33.094
2. Search the Internet, a newspaper, or a local store to research a power supply
compatible with the components that your customer owns. Enter the
specifications in the table below.
Brand and Model
Number
SilverStone DA-700
Features
700W ATX 12V 2.2
EPS 12V SLI Certified
CrossFire Ready Modular
Active PFC Power Supply
Cost
$99.99
3. Your customer already owns the motherboard described in the table below.
Brand and Model
Number
GIGABYTE
GA-965P-DS3
Features
LGA 775
DDR2 800
PCI Express x16
SATA 3.0Gb/s interface
1.8V-2.4V RAM voltage
1066/800/533MHz Front Side Bus
4 Memory Slots
Dual Channel Memory Supported
ATA100 connector
RAID 0/1
4 USB 2.0 ports
ATX Form Factor
Cost
$68.08
4. Search the Internet, a newspaper, or a local store to research a CPU
compatible with the components that your customer owns. Enter the
specifications in the table below.
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Brand and Model
Number
Intel Pentium Dual-Core
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Features
2.93GHz
1066MHz 2MB
LGA775
Processor BX80571E6500
Cost
$79.99
5. Search the Internet, a newspaper, or a local store to research a cooling device
compatible with the components that your customer owns. Enter the
specifications in the table below.
Brand and Model
Number
Ventilator 80mm X 20mm
Features
Ventilator with connector
Molex.
Consume 80x80x20mm
Cost
$9.89
6. Search the Internet, a newspaper, or a local store to research RAM compatible
with the components that your customer owns. Enter the specifications in the
table below.
Brand and Model
Number
Dual Channel Kit DDR2-800
Features
Pny optima 2GB
400 MHz PC3200 Desktop
DIMM Memory Modules
MD2048KD1-400
Cost
$77.99
7. Your customer already owns the hard disk drive described in the table below.
Brand and Model
Number
Seagate
ST3400620AS
Features
400 GB
7200 RPM
16 MB Cache
SATA 3.0Gb/s interface
Cost
$119.99
8. Search the Internet, a newspaper, or a local store to research a video adapter
card compatible with the components that your customer owns. Enter the
specifications in the table below.
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Brand and Model
Number
DDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16
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Features
ASUS EN9500GT/DI/1GD/V2.
GeForce 9500 GT1 GB 128 bit.
HDCP Ready SLI Supported
Video Card.
Cost
$69.24
1. List three components that must have the same or compatible form factor.
R/= > El Procesador
> La Memoria Ram
> La Motherboard
2. List three components that must conform to the same socket type.
R/= > El Procesador
> El Disipador De Calor
> El Ventilador
3. List two components that must utilize the same front side bus speed.
R/= > El Procesador
> La Memoria Ram
4. List three considerations when you choose memory.
R/= > La Capacidad de Almacenamiento
> La velocidad del Bus de Transferencia
> El Tipo de Tecnología
5. What component must be compatible with every other component of the
computer?
R/= La Motherboard