Why - Desktop - Notebook
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Laptops are not nearly as powerful across the board. And there is added cost with making these extra small.
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- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Self-Built in July 2009
- OS
- Windows 7 Ultimate x64
- CPU
- Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
- Memory
- 8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
- Graphics Card(s)
- EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
- Sound Card
- Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 23" Acer x233H
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1080
- Hard Drives
- Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
- PSU
- Corsair 620HX modular
- Case
- Antec P182
- Cooling
- stock
- Keyboard
- ABS M1 Mechanical
- Mouse
- Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
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- 15/2 cable modem
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- Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
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A laptop is much harder to work with and upgrade. A desktop is very easy to work with and upgrade. To me, that is the basic difference. Also, laptops are more expensive, and some have overheating issues. There are pros and cons to both and you just have to weigh which one suits your needs more. If you have the money, as I did, you could get both a laptop and a desktop to supplement each other. I'm on the go a lot, so I got a laptop. However, I like working with desktops, and overclocking, so I have a desktop which I do that on too.
In general, desktops are more future proof than laptops, but are far less portable, and consume more power unless you get a desktop with laptop hardware. Most Macs are like this.
In general, desktops are more future proof than laptops, but are far less portable, and consume more power unless you get a desktop with laptop hardware. Most Macs are like this.
My Computer
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- iBuyPower Chimera X58
- OS
- Windows 8 Pro x64
- CPU
- Intel Core i7 920
- Motherboard
- Asus P6T Deluxe V2
- Memory
- 12GB (2GB x6) Triple Channel DDR3 1333 MHz
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2 2GB GDDR5
- Sound Card
- Integrated Digital HD 7.1 Surround Sound
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 24.6-inch ASUS VW246H 20000:1 Contrast, 2 ms response time,
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1080
- Hard Drives
- 1 TB 7200 RPM SATA II 3 GBps 16MB cache
- PSU
- NZXT 800W Gaming Series
- Case
- Guardian Inferno (Custom Painted NZXT Guardian 921)
- Cooling
- Thermaltake V1 Fan Cooling System OC Proof
- Keyboard
- Razer Lycosa
- Mouse
- iBuyPower Ergonomical Internet Mouse
- Internet Speed
- 11 MBps High-speed Cable