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    The document discusses various components of a desktop computer. It explains that mass storage devices like hard disk drives or solid state drives provide persistent storage. The motherboard is the most restrictive component in determining upgrade potential. While sound cards used to require plug-in cards, modern motherboards have sound capabilities built into the chipset. 64-bit CPUs allow access to more system memory and can provide slightly faster performance for 64-bit software. Typical CPU speeds are between 3-4GHz. Graphics cards require PCIe x16 slots for fast performance. Heatsinks provide passive cooling but require fans to cool themselves. The BIOS can be accessed through keys like ESC, F1, F2, F10 or DEL during startup.

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    The document discusses various components of a desktop computer. It explains that mass storage devices like hard disk drives or solid state drives provide persistent storage. The motherboard is the most restrictive component in determining upgrade potential. While sound cards used to require plug-in cards, modern motherboards have sound capabilities built into the chipset. 64-bit CPUs allow access to more system memory and can provide slightly faster performance for 64-bit software. Typical CPU speeds are between 3-4GHz. Graphics cards require PCIe x16 slots for fast performance. Heatsinks provide passive cooling but require fans to cool themselves. The BIOS can be accessed through keys like ESC, F1, F2, F10 or DEL during startup.

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    The document discusses various components of a desktop computer. It explains that mass storage devices like hard disk drives or solid state drives provide persistent storage. The motherboard is the most restrictive component in determining upgrade potential. While sound cards used to require plug-in cards, modern motherboards have sound capabilities built into the chipset. 64-bit CPUs allow access to more system memory and can provide slightly faster performance for 64-bit software. Typical CPU speeds are between 3-4GHz. Graphics cards require PCIe x16 slots for fast performance. Heatsinks provide passive cooling but require fans to cool themselves. The BIOS can be accessed through keys like ESC, F1, F2, F10 or DEL during startup.

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    Peter Paul Brillantes

    1) What type of component provides persistent storage?

    Mass storage devices such as HDD or SSD.

    2) What computer component is most restrictive in terms of determining upgrade potential for a
    desktop computer?

    The motherboard

    3) True or false? A plug-in card is always required to support PC sound.

    False, a sound card is embedded within the motherboard chipset already.

    4) What is the main advantage of using a CPU in 64-bit mode?

    64-bit software is slightly faster than a 32-bit software and there is more system memory accessible.

    5) What is a typical speed for a modern CPU to run at?

    Around 3GHz to 4GHz.

    6) You want to purchase a computer with a fast graphics interface. What type of expansion slot should
    you look for?

    PCle x16

    7) What type of component provides a passive cooling solution?

    A heatsink usually uses convection to remove heat from the component but it is also necessary to cool
    down the heatsink which usually require a fan.

    8) How would you access the system setup program on a PC?

    This can be done by accessing the BIOS through a specific key like ESC, F1, F2, F10, DEL.

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