A user needs to upgrade the power supply of an older workstation to properly power a new graphics card. Which of the following criteria should the technician check to ensure the power supply will supp

The correct answer is C. Wattage D. Form factor. To ensure the power supply will support the upgraded workstation, the technician should check the wattage to make sure it meets the power requirements of the new graphics card and other components. The form factor is also important to ensure the power supply will physically fit i

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Question

A user needs to upgrade the power supply of an older workstation to properly power a new graphics card. Which of the following criteria should the technician check to ensure the power supply will support the upgraded workstation? (Choose two.)

Options

AEfficiency rating
BHeat dissipation
CWattage
DForm factor
EFan type
FModular cabling

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A
4% (2)
B
2% (1)
C
89% (48)
E
6% (3)

Explanation

To ensure the power supply will support the upgraded workstation, the technician should check the wattage to make sure it meets the power requirements of the new graphics card and other components. The form factor is also important to ensure the power supply will physically fit in the workstation case.

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#Power supply (PSU)#Hardware upgrades#Component compatibility#Workstation components

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