A desktop PC was, until recently the most widely used type of computer, though it has now been replace by the smart phone.
It usually consists of a number of separate components, including:
- A Base unit that contains the computer itself
- A separate monitor/screen
- A keyboard
- A mouse
A desktop PC is usually used for:
- Office work (word process, email, spreadsheets)
- PC Gaming
- Image and Video Editing
Desktop PCs:
- are usually very good value for money.
- contain top end components, that usually make them good, playing computer games or performing graphics intensive operations ( video editing)
- are cheap and easy to upgrade, giving them a long life.
- are difficult to steal
- contain a number of USB and PCI ports, which allow a wide range of peripherals to be connected to them.
Desktop PCs
- Aren’t very portable
- Take up a large amount of space
- Require the user to purchase a number of different peripherals such as speakers and webcams.