Specialized computer systems

Question 1

Required for Audio/Video workstations

Answer 1

Special A/V cards
Large, fast hard drives
Multiple high resolution monitors

Question 2

Required for CAD/CAM workstations

Answer 2

Powerful, multicore CPU
High-end video card
Maximum amount of RAM

Question 3

Required for Virtualization workstations

Answer 3

Powerful, multicore CPU

Maximum amount of RAM

Question 4

Required for Home Server PCs

Answer 4

Gigabit ethernet at minimum

RAID implementation

Question 5

Required for HTPCs

Answer 5

Small form factor motherboard
Specialized cases and power supplies
Specialized hard drive that have low noise levels
Quiet cooling system
HDMI output
Surround sound audio
SSD
TV tuner

Question 6

Required for Gaming PCs

Answer 6

Powerful, multicore CPU
High amount of RAM
One or more SSDs
Advanced cooling methods
High-end video card and specialized GPU
Above average sound card
Multiple high resolution monitors with fast refresh rates
Fast network adapter and strong internet connection
Gaming-specific hardware