Title: Learning Objectives
Course: Personal Computer Hardware > Section: Competencies

In this chapter, you will learn how to

Evaluate and select appropriate components for a custom configuration, to meet customer specifications or needs.

Graphic / CAD / CAM design workstation

Powerful 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

Powerful processor

High-end video / specialized GPU

Better sound card

High-end cooling

Home Theater PC

Surround sound audio

HDMI output

HTPC compact form factor

TV tuner

Standard thick client

Desktop applications

Meets recommended requirements for running Windows

Thin client

Basic applications

Meets minimum requirements for running Windows

Home Server PC

Media streaming

File sharing

Print sharing

Gigabit NIC

RAID Array