Skinit is one of the most popular stores online that sell computer case skins for one's desktop computer. The ability to make the computer case become any color, pattern, or texture makes these skins desirable.
ATX Computer Cases
full tower
Desktop cases can be purchased from most computer peripheral stores which can be found locally through adverts in newspapers etc. Online one could get a computer case from an auction site such as eBay.
In the case of a desktop computer a power supply that in turn plugs into a household outlet provides power to the internal components of the computer. In the case of a laptop or tablet a battery provides power.
A case (desktop?) computer is an input (receives data from keyboard), output (displays data on a monitor or sends to a printer), and storage (when data is stored on a hard-drive).
It means a computer with Powerful Vdeo and Gaming Capabilities. (A Computer That Operates at More Than 12000231 Mhz.) or in your case, a computer built for media. -Razgriz
One difference between a desktop and a laptop is that a laptop is portable while a desktop is stationary. Laptops are usually smaller and can run off of battery power while a desktop is bigger and has to be plugged in to work.
It refers to computers that are stationary and not portable. AKA one that "sits on your desk" versus a laptop which can "sit on your lap" and is portable. Desktops are bigger in physical size and have multiple components to them such as a montior, keyboard, mouse, speakers, and computer tower. In a laptop, these are built into one piece.
desktop* and the specification's of a computer are the components it is made out of... you know the motherboard, gpu, cpu, ram, hdd, optical drive/s, case, soundcard..ect
You can get desktops "straps" to move a computer case from one location to the other without having to box it up.
A desktop computer case, often referred to as a chassis or tower, is the enclosure that houses the main components of a computer, including the motherboard, CPU, RAM, and storage drives. It also accommodates peripheral devices like power supplies, cooling systems, and expansion cards. The design of the case can vary significantly, influencing airflow, aesthetics, and expandability options. Additionally, desktop cases often provide ports for connecting external devices like USB drives and monitors.
Most 'standard' computer screens are 14 inches (35.56cm) across the diagonal. However - since desktop machines are intended to be 'static' (as opposed to portable) - screens as large as 18 or 21 inches are becoming more commonplace.