Desktop
A desktop is a personal computer that is designed to fit conveniently on top of a typical office desk. In businesses and increasingly at home, desktop computers can be inter connected and can share resources such as printers by being connected to a local area network.
Features
Here are some essential computer features for desktop computers.
Type of Processor
The higher the speed of the processor, the faster the computer will be able to handle multiple programs and activities.
Hard Drive
The hard drive is where your computer stores all of your computer’s files and software programs. Make sure you are investing in desktops that offer enough hard drive space to handle all of your media files, software programs, and other files that require a lot of hard disk space.
Random Access Memory (RAM)
The higher the RAM, the more efficiently and faster the computer will run.
Dual Monitor Options
Many employees can benefit from working with a dual monitor because the dual display can make it easier to work with multiple windows at once and stay organized.
Display Type
This is one of those computer features that is easy to overlook but is still an important component of the workstation.
Wireless Connectivity
This can be very beneficial for a busy office setting where you want to limit wires and cables around a work space.
Operating System
Are you planning to use Apple products throughout the office or is everyone a Windows user? Apple computers are equipped with OS X operating systems while PCs are designed with Windows. Consider the types of computers the majority of your employees will be using or have experience using so that you don’t have to spend a lot of time and resources for employee training.
Graphics Card
If your business works in a field that relies heavily on graphics, such as website design, game production, or video production, you will need to make sure your desktop computers are designed with a graphics card or graphics chip. The graphics cardworks to display images clearly.