HardwareQuestion 22 of 100
A technician is asked to install a second GPU for more video ports. Which factor must be verified first?
a.Monitor cable color
b.Available PCIe slots and adequate PSU wattage/connectors
c.Keyboard layout
d.Number of USB drives
Explanation
Adding a GPU requires a free PCIe x16 slot and a power supply with enough wattage and the correct PCIe power connectors. Peripheral details like cable color or USB drives are irrelevant to installation feasibility.
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