Three Reasons to Buy a Tower PC
People place a lot of importance on a computer’s portability. Laptops are prized for their small size and light weights. But smaller is not always better. Most of the time, you will find yourself paying a hefty premium for a very portable laptop that is not as powerful as its desktop counterpart...
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Four Reasons to Choose a Desktop over a Laptop
Desktops are those bulky and heavy computers that occupy a lot of space on your desk. Laptops, on the other hand, are sleek rectangular boxes that you can bring with you wherever you go. Some people prefer using a desktop PC while some are happier with a laptop computer. Here are some reasons why it is better to get a desktop instead of a laptop...
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Desktop Computers: Four Types According to Architecture
Size and mobility are always an issue with desktop computers. These bulky PCs will always occupy a fair amount of space on your desk — which is why they are called desktops. There are, however, desktop computers that are smaller than others. Each has its pros and cons. According to architecture, desktop computers may be classified into four general types: small form factor computers, all-in-one computers, standard mid-sized computers, and tower computers...
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Desktop Computer Case Tips
Size – desktop and mini-towers are very attractive but these types have limited room for expansion when you want to upgrade or add some other internal hardware. The midsize and full towers are the better choices.
Number of drive bays or expansion bays – this is where you install your hard drives, DVD-roms, CD-roms, etc… The minimum is usual three drive bays but when you go for the full tower casing, you can have as many as seven or more drive bays.
Design – it should have an aerodynamic design that provides good airflow, and the casing should be strong to ensure that the components inside are sufficiently protected and secured.
Power supply – choose the 300 watts to get your motherboard, processor and other components boosted.
Cooling system – this is important to control the air circulation inside your computer. Ideally there should be a fan at the front to draw cool air from outside and another fan at the back to blow out the hot air from inside.
The above features are very important considerations when buying a computer case to match your hardware.
Type - Another essential criterion that you should know if you are buying a computer case for your components is the type. There are two different types of casing and these are the AT and the ATX. The AT model is already outmoded and the ATX (for advance technology extended) is the form that is commonly used to support the ATX motherboard and power supply. |