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Originally Posted by MrDoug
Desktop computers are becoming dinosaurs.. how and who would ever in today's world buy a DeskTop computer.? DeskTop computers are like 1955 Buick's..  If anyone has a DeskTop they are way behind the times.. throw your DeskTop in that dumpster behind your house for the Garbage man to pick up.. or unless you have a iMac with the computer built into the screen.. I like controversy so that is my opinion. |
Some reasons to prefer a desktop instead of laptop:
-processor power. Compiling large programs on a laptop can take a while.
-temperature. Producers of laptops clock the components to the max to compete, which makes the hardware run hot. A desktop is cooler than a laptop, so you can use the hardware more efficient
-price. The cheapest upgrades and hardware are made for desktops.
-expandability. A desktop can easily be expanded if you need new hardware. With a laptop, adding hardware is difficult.
-noise. My laptop is extremely noisy. It has these small fans to save space. The fans are so small that they need to run fast to push enough air, and making a lot of noise in the process. My desktop is very quiet. I can even turn off all the fans if I need to have it totally quiet.
-control. If you have special needs, e.g. Error-correcting ram, water cooling or a powerful processor combined with a cheap graphics card, then it would be difficult to find a laptop or even a commercial desktop to meet your specifications. You may have to build it yourself.