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Task 1: Build your dream computer
Task 1: Build your dream computer
Build Your Dream PC (Twice!)
Two budgets, two challenges: Design a powerful $800 system and a high-end $5,000 beast. Can you balance performance and cost to create the ultimate machines? Team up and put your tech skills to the test!
Task 3: Physical inspection
Task 3: Physical inspection
Your teacher will be guiding your through dismantling a computer if your school doesn't have access to the hardware required there is a video below that you can use to identify components
This worksheet will help you visually connect hardware components with their functions. Be sure to label each part clearly and take high-quality pictures or screenshots of the components!
if you are using one of the videos below, please skip through the video to find what you need
NUC Disassembly
Laptop Disassembly
Desktop Disassembly
Assessment
Assessment
Part 1: How to make a boot USB and install
In this task you will be creating a Ubuntu boot usb to install on a computer. It is likely that you will be installing this onto the computer as a group depending on the hardware that the school has access to.
You will need to have a USB with at least 8gb of memory that you can use.
ISO LINK (your teacher will tell you which one to use)Installing Ubuntu
Installing Ubuntu
Insert your Ubuntu installation USB/DVD into your PC and restart it.
Enter the BIOS/UEFI settings (usually by pressing DEL, F2, or F12 during startup).
Set your USB/DVD as the first boot option.
Save changes and reboot. Follow the prompts to:
Select the installation language.
Choose "Install Ubuntu."
Set up your username and password.
Partition your disk (use "Erase Disk" for simplicity).
Once installation is complete, restart and log in to Ubuntu.
Part 2: Networking and Fun
By the end of this Assessment, you will:
Install Ubuntu on your PC.
Connect to a Local Area Network (LAN) by configuring an IP address and subnet mask. (You will need to have a 24 port networking switch)
Verify network connections using ping.
Configure basic SMB (Server Message Block) settings to share files or play OpenArena (Follow Worksheet) over the LAN to test your setup. (Teacher to decide for timing)
Materials Required
Materials Required
A PC with access to an Ubuntu installation ISO (USB or DVD).
Access to a router or switch for LAN connections.
Ethernet cables or Wi-Fi (as instructed).
Pre-configured Counter-Strike 1.6 server (set up by teacher or extension student) if playing the game.
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