CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) — Question 160

A user wants to build a new home computer that will be used exclusively for the latest offline games. The user consults with a technician on the best hardware to purchase. The user has already picked out the CPU, GPU, RAM, and motherboard, but is unsure what else is important to achieve top performance. Which of the following should the technician suggest? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. IDE connectors
• B. PCIe slots
• C. TPM unit
• D. Liquid cooling
• E. Gigabit NIC
• F. Thermal paste
• G. Virtualization

Correct answer: D, F

Explanation

Liquid cooling (D) is essential for maintaining optimal temperatures during intense gaming sessions, ensuring consistent performance. Thermal paste (F) is crucial for effective heat transfer between the CPU/GPU and their cooling solutions, preventing overheating. The other options, while useful, do not directly enhance the gaming performance as significantly as these two.