With growing number of computing device variants storming through the market, it has almost a challenging task for users to choose between bulky desktops and sleek laptops. To buy or not buy is the buyer’s dilemma. Heightened arguments have always been held on this topic as supporters of both gadgets judiciously put forth their feedbacks, but are they enough to convince a buyer and do influence a buyer’s decision in this respect? Let’s find out some interesting facts on this particular issue.

Laptops are for young generation. Features like lesser space to acquire, wireless, mobility, battery and stylish look have made a laptop most convincing and a viable option for young buyers. Laptops offer facilities like operating from part of the world, whether you are in a garden or in college or at home. With so many cool features of laptops available to the consumers, there are still some spaces offered to desktop PCs where the latter outperforms the former. If you are choosing in between a laptop or a desktop and have prioritised multi-tasking functionality with high performance and want everything with an extra boost and low cost, the desktop PCs are good choice for you. Customisation is another feature that puts desktop PCs ahead of laptops. So far as manufacturers are concerned, they put emphasis on both segments and every then and now a new product is launched to lure buyers. Let discover one of such high performance desktop PC that really a good computing device to own though have least mobility and same wiring confusions - HP Compaq DC7900 PC. Here follows the product specification of HP Compaq DC7900 PC:

Part Number FU042ET

Fast facts

Processor type Intel Core 2 Duo processor E8400

3.00 GHz, 6 MB L2 cache, 1333 MHz front side bus

Cache external 6 MB L2 cache

Processor front side bus 1333 MHz front side bus

Chipset Intel Q45 Express

Memory type PC2-6400 DDR2 800 SDRAM

Standard memory 2 x 1 GB

Maximum memory 16 GB DDR2-Synch DRAM

Memory slots 4 DIMM

Memory upgrade Expandable to 16 GB through four industry-standard DIMM slots

Internal drives

Internal drives 160 GB

Hard disk drive speed 7200 rpm

External drive bays 1 external 5.25 inch, 1 external 3.5 inch

Optical drives SATA 16X/48X DVD-ROM

Flexible disk drive Optional 1.44 MB Diskette Drive

Hard disk controller SATA 3.0Gb/s

System features

Chassis type Small Form Factor

Graphic subsystem name Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500 integrated graphics

Video adapter, bus PCI Express x 16

Video adapter driver Microsoft Windows XP Home and Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise

Graphic subsystem video card memory Graphics memory is shared with system memory. Graphics memory usage can vary from 8 to 512 MB depending on the amount of system memory installed and system load

Graphic subsystem video card resolution Maximum Vertical Refresh Rate: 85 Hz at up to 1920x1440, 75 Hz at 2048x1536

Expansion slots 1 low-profile PCI, 2 low-profile PCI Express x16, 1 low-profile PCI Express x1

Audio Integrated HD audio with ADI1884 codec, internal PC speaker

Network interface Integrated Intel 82567LM Gigabit Network Connection

Network cards Optional Intel Pro 1000 PT PCIe Gigabit NIC

Available LAN drivers Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP

External I/O ports Rear: 6 USB 2.0, 1 serial port, 2 PS/2, 1 RJ-45, 1 VGA, 1 DisplayPort, audio in/out; Front: 2 USB 2.0, audio ports; Optional: 2nd serial port, 1 parallel port

Keyboard HP PS/2 Standard Keyboard

Pointing device HP PS/2 2-Button Optical Scroll Mouse

Software :

Operating system installed Genuine Windows Vista Business

Pre-installed software Optional preloaded software, only for certain configurations: Microsoft Office 2007 Basic, Microsoft Office 2007 Professional, Microsoft Office 2007 Small Business, Microsoft Internet Explorer with Google Toolbar

Software included On some models only (not included with FreeDOS): HP ProtectTools Security Software Suite Version 4.0, HP Power Manager, HP Firefox Virtual Browser, HP Backup and Recovery Manager, HP Insight Diagnostics Software (available via HP Backup and Recovery Manager), Computer Setup Utility, McAfee AntiVirus trial version, Roxio Creator Business 10 or DVD 10 or Easy Media Creator 9.0, Intervideo WinDVD 8 LE, PDF Complete

Security management Integrated 1.2 TPM Embedded Security Chip (except for Russia), HP Business PC Security Lock, HP USB Smartcard Keyboard

Physical security Kensington Lock, Solenoid Hood Lock / Sensor, HP 2008 (SFF) Wall Mount/Security Sleeve

Product dimensions (W x D x H) 33.7 x 37.8 x 10.0 cm

Product weight 8.5 kg

Power features Operating Voltage Range: 90 – 264 VAC; Rated Voltage Range: 100 – 240 VAC; Rated Line Frequency: 50/60 Hz; Operating Line Frequency Range: 47 – 63 Hz;

Power consumption 240 watts maximum

Power requirements Input voltage 90 – 264 / 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 47 – 63 Hz, active PFC (85% High Efficiency)

Energy efficiency compliance 85PLUS Power Supply

Storage temperature range (Celsius) -30 to 60° C

Operating humidity range 10 to 90% RH

Non-operating humidity 5 to 95% RH

Non-operating altitude 9,144 m

Operating temperature range 10° to 35° C

Operating altitude 3,048 m

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