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What is the function of a CPU?
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Bingcang works as a video editor for a famous vlogger. To help with his work, he bought a high end PC that lasted for 3 years. Lately, he noticed that it was running much slower than before. What is the BEST option for him?
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Madla is considering whether he should upgrade his PC or get a new one. He knows his 8th gen CPU is old and is in need of an upgrade and the other hardware components of his PC are standard. Should he get a new PC, why?
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Why is it important to upgrade PC hardware especially for those in the ICT profession like graphic designers, video editors, etc.?
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The following professions require computers with competitive GPUs EXCEPT:
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Some brands have OEMs to produce hardware for their products such as HP, Lenovo, Acer, etc. What does this mean for its consumers?
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Several hardware components of Kate’s PC comes from OEMs, when she tried to upgrade it with standard parts, it did not sync with the computer. What could be the reason why?
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Baquiran is struggling to manage his computer’s storage so he plans to upgrade it from 250gb to 2TB. He has saved up money for it but when he arrives at the technician, he can only upgrade it to 1TB. What could be the reason why?
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What happens when a computer’s GPU is upgraded?
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The GPU and PSU in Tenorio’s PC is outdated, he chose to upgrade its GPU first. After upgrading his PC, it started crashing and shutting down randomly. What is the cause of this?
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Villamor is planning to upgrade his PC’s CPU, what is the most important factor he must consider when upgrading?
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It is recommended to upgrade BOTH the motherboard and the CPU at the same time.
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What else should Hermias keep in mind before upgrading her CPU?
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What is the function of RAM?
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Jamil is upgrading his PC’s RAM. After researching, he found out that his PC is composed of parts manufactured by OEMs. How will this affect his RAM upgrade?
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What is the difference between SSD and HDD?
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Yuna just upgraded her SSD, what changes will she notice in her PC?
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What is the function of a PSU?
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After Gonzales has just upgraded his computer’s PSU, he tested his PC and it sparked. He saw that he had swapped the old PSU cable with the new one. How did this cause the PC to spark?
Feedback
CPU is the brain of the computer because it uses logical calculations for decision-making.
Upgrades may not be necessary. Checking to see if the computer just needs a general checkup can help to mitigate costs on purchasing new hardware.
Correct Answer: Yes, because the CPU needs to keep up with the other components.
Correct Answer: Because some softwares needed in these professions require specific hardware to run it.
Correct Answer: Some parts of these brands’ PC may be difficult to replace or upgrade.
Correct Answer: Original Equipment Manufacturer
Correct Answer: OEMs limit what parts can be replaced and require them to be licensed.
Correct Answer: There are no available 2TB cards compatible with his PC.
Correct Answer: The PC can process more frames and render images and videos faster.
Correct Answer: The PSU cannot keep up with the new GPU’s energy demand.
Correct Answer: The motherboard should be compatible with the CPU he will get.
Correct Answer: True, to make sure that they are compatible with each other.
Correct Answer: Update the BIOS so that the motherboard will be compatible with it.
Correct Answer: acts as a computer's short-term, high-speed memory, temporarily holding data and programs the CPU is actively using for quick access.
Correct Answer: It will make the process more tedious because he will need to buy parts specifically from the OEM.
Correct Answer: SSDs are significantly faster while HDDs are more focused on long-term use and bulk storage.
Correct Answer: Her PC’s storage will expand, booting time will improve, and files will load faster.
Correct Answer: Converts alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC) needed to power the computer.
Correct Answer: The old cable was used which had a different input of electricity.
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