A technician has built a custom workstation for an end user.
The end user reports that the workstation ran for a few minutes and then crashed.
When the user subsequently boots the workstation, it crashes much more quickly.
Which of the following did the technician forget to do when building the workstation?
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A. B. C. D.B.
Based on the symptoms described, it seems likely that the issue is related to the system overheating, which can cause instability and crashes.
Option A - Applying thermal paste is important to ensure good thermal transfer between the CPU and the heatsink, which helps to dissipate heat. If the technician forgot to apply thermal paste or applied it improperly, this could cause the CPU to overheat and result in the symptoms described.
Option B - Connecting case fans is also important for cooling the system. Without proper airflow, heat can build up inside the case and cause components to overheat. However, it is less likely that a lack of case fans alone would cause the symptoms described.
Option C - Configuring the integrated GPU (assuming the system has one) would not typically have an impact on the system's stability or heat generation.
Option D - Overclocking the CPU would increase its clock speed, which would generate more heat. However, if the technician had overclocked the CPU, it is likely that the system would have crashed much more quickly than a few minutes after booting.
Overall, based on the symptoms described, option A - Apply thermal paste is the most likely culprit. The technician should check to ensure that thermal paste has been properly applied to the CPU and that the heatsink is securely attached. They should also check that the CPU fan is spinning properly and that there are no obstructions to airflow inside the case.