Computer Support/Hardware/Components

This lesson covers components.

Objectives and Skills
Objectives and skills for the components portion of A+ certification include:
 * 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
 * Multicore processor
 * High-end video/specialized GPU
 * High definition 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 selected OS
 * Thin client
 * Basic applications
 * Meets minimum requirements for selected OS
 * Network connectivity
 * Home Server PC
 * Media streaming
 * File sharing
 * Print sharing
 * Gigabit NIC
 * RAID array

Readings

 * 1)  Workstation
 * 2)  Gaming computer
 * 3)  Home theater PC
 * 4)  Thin client
 * 5)  Fat client
 * 6)  Home server

Multimedia

 * 1) YouTube: Designing Custom Computer Systems - CompTIA A+ 220-901: 1.9

Activities
http://pcpartpicker.com/ Design your own custom computer configuration