A desktop computer is a personal computer in a form intended for regular use at a single location
desk/table due to its size and power requirements, as opposed to a laptop whose rechargeable battery
and compact dimensions allow it to be regularly carried and used in different locations. The most
common configuration is a computer monitor, keyboard and mouse, and a case that houses the main
components of the PC, namely the power supply, motherboard, hard drive, optical drive, and previously
the floppy drive. The form factor of the case is typically an upright tower or (horizontal) desktop.
All‐in‐one computers, that integrate the monitor and main PC components in one unit, are often
categorized under the desktop computer umbrella, particularly if they require an external power source
and separate keyboard/mouse. The desktop category has also encompassed home computers and
workstations.
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desk/table due to its size and power requirements, as opposed to a laptop whose rechargeable battery
and compact dimensions allow it to be regularly carried and used in different locations. The most
common configuration is a computer monitor, keyboard and mouse, and a case that houses the main
components of the PC, namely the power supply, motherboard, hard drive, optical drive, and previously
the floppy drive. The form factor of the case is typically an upright tower or (horizontal) desktop.
All‐in‐one computers, that integrate the monitor and main PC components in one unit, are often
categorized under the desktop computer umbrella, particularly if they require an external power source
and separate keyboard/mouse. The desktop category has also encompassed home computers and
workstations.
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