Appendix AAnswers to Written Labs

Chapter 1: Core Hardware Components

For this lab, there are not necessarily any right answers. The goal was to get you to compare specifications and become more familiar with the language used to describe PCs. As I mentioned, all three of these desktop PCs were the same price on a major electronics retailer’s website. It’s almost shocking how much specifications can differ from computer to computer, even at the same price point. It’s always best to shop around; sometimes you will find a computer on sale that has far better gear than others in its price range. Here are my thoughts on answers to this lab:

1. Based on the system specifications, which one would you recommend and why? System J is probably the ...

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