Personal Computer

Other than mini computers or mainframe computers, the Personal Computer (PC) is a machine, that is usually made for personal use of a single operator. That's why the Personal Computer got its name in the first place.

Basically, the PC has many fields of application. It is being used as private home computer as well as office computer. If a Personal Computer has an above-average computational power and is being used for CPU-intensive tasks, it is also often referred to as "Workstation". Another attribute of these kinds of workstation is the significantly higher price compared to ordinary Personal Computers.

The following components are standard in today's Personal Computers:

• Motherboard
• CPU
• Processor Cooler
• RAM
• Graphics Card
• Power Supply Unit
• Hard Drive
• Optical Drive (CD/DVD/BluRay)
• Monitor
• Keyboard & Mouse

 

The total number of sales of Personal Computers was decreasing over the past few years, due to the upcoming of smartphones and tablet computers. In 2013 the total number of sales decreased by 10% compared to the previous year. However, there are hardly any private homes nowadays that are without a PC.

 

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