A desktop computer is an electronic machine computer which convert raw data into meaningful
information, made for use on a desk in an office or home andis distinguished from portable computers
such as laptops or PDAs. Desktop computers are also known as microcomputers. There are four
types of desktop computers: home computers, or personal computers; workstations, Internet servers,
and special communications computers.
Desktops are currently the most affordable computers and ubiquitous in businesses,schools, and households;
they are used for performing office tasks, organizing digital photos, video editing, and Internet access.
Nearly all desktop computers are modular, with components that can easily be replaced or upgraded.
Desktop computers come in a variety of case styles ranging from large vertical towers to small form factor
models that can be tucked behind an LCD monitor.
The hardware in a desktop computer is modular, making it easy for someone with intermediate knowledge
of a computer to modify one. Desktop computers are generally more affordable than notebook computers.
This is because no extra effort is needed to miniaturize the components, nor to find design solutions to
the thermal management problems that arise from the use of components that emit heat in a compact space.
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