A customer recently moved a high-end graphics card from a known-working computer to a different computer.
The computer works without issue when viewing email and web pages or when using certain applications.
However, when a game with high-end graphics requirements is opened, the program will run for a few minutes before the computer shuts down.
Which of the following is MOST likely causing the problem?
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A. B. C. D.A.
The most likely cause of the problem described in the scenario is A. Power supply wattage. Here's why:
When a computer is running a game that requires high-end graphics, the graphics card and other components of the computer require a lot of power to function properly. If the power supply unit (PSU) isn't powerful enough to provide the necessary power, the computer may shut down to prevent damage to the components.
In this scenario, the high-end graphics card was moved from a known-working computer to a different computer. It's possible that the power supply unit in the second computer isn't powerful enough to handle the graphics card's power requirements. The computer works fine when running less demanding tasks like email and web browsing, but when a game with high-end graphics is opened, the computer shuts down after a few minutes.
Video RAM (B), CPU frequency (C), and monitor resolution (D) are unlikely to be the cause of the problem. Video RAM refers to the amount of memory available to the graphics card, but it doesn't affect the power requirements of the graphics card. CPU frequency refers to the speed at which the processor operates, but it also doesn't affect the power requirements of the graphics card. Monitor resolution refers to the number of pixels displayed on the screen, but it doesn't affect the power requirements of the computer.
To solve the problem, the customer could try replacing the power supply unit with a more powerful one that can handle the graphics card's power requirements. It's also possible that other components in the computer, such as the processor or motherboard, may need to be upgraded to fully support the high-end graphics card.