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| - | ====== C.2 Desktops ====== | + | ====== C.3 Desktops ====== |
| - | [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.c_hwarch| Return to Hardware Architectures ]] | + | [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.c_hwarch:start| Return to Hardware Architectures ]] |
| ===== About ===== | ===== About ===== | ||
| - | + | **Desktop computers** (sometimes referred to as personal computers) are designed to meet regular general purpose computational needs at a single location such as on or near a desk or table. Desktop computers, unlike [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.c_hwarch:handheld | handheld computers]], generally require more power to support peripherals such as disks and monitors. Consequently, even though Desktop computers can be moved their power requirements make them cumbersome. A desktop's peripherals include: one or more monitors, internal and external disks, mice, printers, and oftentimes [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:w:wired]] [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:e:ethernet]] connections. A stereotypical configuration generally comprises a case housing the power supply, a [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:m:motherboard]] with a [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:c:cpu]]; a keyboard and mouse for input; a computer monitor; speakers; and usually a printer for output. The case may be horizontally or vertically oriented, placed underneath, beside, or on top of a desk. | |
| - | A desktop computer is a personal computer designed for regular use at a single location on or near a desk or table due to its size and power requirements. The most common configuration has a case that houses the power supply, motherboard (a printed circuit board with a microprocessor as the central processing unit (CPU), memory, bus, and other electronic components, disk storage (usually one or more hard disk drives, solid state drives, optical disc drives, and in early models a floppy disk drive); a keyboard and mouse for input; and a computer monitor, speakers, and, often, a printer for output. The case may be oriented horizontally or vertically and placed either underneath, beside, or on top of a desk. | + | |
| ===== DIDO Specifics ===== | ===== DIDO Specifics ===== | ||
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