A user needs to upgrade a PC in order to run the latest 3-D design software. Which of the following components should the user upgrade to best meet this requirement?

The correct answer is D. Graphics card. Modern 3D design software (such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Blender) is GPU-intensive, relying on the graphics card for real-time viewport rendering, shading, GPU-accelerated calculations, and final renders. Upgrading the GPU provides the most direct and significant performance im

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AMotherboard
BCPU
CPower supply
DGraphics card
EMemory

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A
4% (3)
B
3% (2)
C
1% (1)
D
84% (57)
E
7% (5)

Explanation

Modern 3D design software (such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Blender) is GPU-intensive, relying on the graphics card for real-time viewport rendering, shading, GPU-accelerated calculations, and final renders. Upgrading the GPU provides the most direct and significant performance improvement for 3D workflows. While a faster CPU or more memory can help, the GPU is the primary bottleneck for 3D design. A motherboard or power supply upgrade alone provides no direct performance gain for this software category.

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