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| ====== C.3 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 ===== | ||
| - | [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.c_hwarch:desktop | Return to Top]] | + | **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. |
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| - | **Desktop computers** (sometimes referred to a 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 handheld computers, generally require more power to support peripherals such as disks and monitors, therefore, even though Desktop computers can be moved they are cumbersome due to power requirements.Some of the peripherals include one or more monitors, internal and external disks, mice, printers and often [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:w:wired]] [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:e:ethernet]] connections. A stereotypical configuration general has a case housing the power supply, [[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; 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. Often, Desktops use [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:w:wired]] [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:e:ethernet]] connection. | + | |
| ===== DIDO Specifics ===== | ===== DIDO Specifics ===== | ||
| [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.c_hwarch:desktop | Return to Top]] | [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.c_hwarch:desktop | Return to Top]] | ||
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