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A user asks a technician for recommendations for building a gaming computer. The user has already ordered a high-end power supply, motherboard, and CPU. Which of the following recommendations would th

The correct answer is A. NVMe drive E. Graphics processing unit F. RAM. For a high-end gaming PC with a strong foundation, the technician should recommend components crucial for gaming performance: a fast NVMe drive for quick loading, a powerful Graphics Processing Unit for rendering, and ample, high-speed RAM for smooth gameplay.

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Question

A user asks a technician for recommendations for building a gaming computer. The user has already ordered a high-end power supply, motherboard, and CPU. Which of the following recommendations would the technician MOST likely make for this configuration? (Choose three.)

Options

  • ANVMe drive
  • BGigabit NIC
  • CWebcam
  • DDual monitors
  • EGraphics processing unit
  • FRAM
  • GVirtual reality headset
  • HHybrid SSD/HDD drive

How the community answered

(48 responses)
  • A
    81% (39)
  • B
    4% (2)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • G
    2% (1)
  • H
    10% (5)

Why each option

For a high-end gaming PC with a strong foundation, the technician should recommend components crucial for gaming performance: a fast NVMe drive for quick loading, a powerful Graphics Processing Unit for rendering, and ample, high-speed RAM for smooth gameplay.

ANVMe driveCorrect

An NVMe drive provides significantly faster load times for games and the operating system compared to SATA SSDs or HDDs, which is critical for a high-end gaming experience.

BGigabit NIC

A Gigabit NIC (Network Interface Card) is standard on most modern motherboards and sufficient for internet gaming; it's less of a "recommendation" for a high-end build unless the user specifically had an older NIC.

CWebcam

A webcam is a peripheral for streaming or video calls, not a core component for building a gaming computer's performance.

DDual monitors

Dual monitors are an accessory for improved desktop real estate, not a component inside the computer that affects gaming performance.

EGraphics processing unitCorrect

A powerful Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) is arguably the most important component for gaming performance, directly impacting frame rates, resolution, and graphical fidelity.

FRAMCorrect

Sufficient and fast RAM (Random Access Memory) is essential for holding game data and assets in memory, preventing bottlenecks and ensuring smooth multitasking and gameplay.

GVirtual reality headset

A virtual reality headset is a peripheral for a specific type of gaming, not a core component of the PC build itself, although a powerful PC is needed to run it.

HHybrid SSD/HDD drive

A hybrid SSD/HDD drive (SSHD) offers a balance of speed and capacity but is generally inferior to a dedicated NVMe SSD for primary game storage in a high-end gaming build.

Concept tested: Gaming PC component selection

Topics

#PC building#Gaming hardware#Component selection#Storage performance

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