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Desktop computers are much more affordable than laptops. You also get a lot more computer for your money.

You can get a basic computer for just a few hundred dollars. A blazing fast, powerful gaming computer will cost a fraction of what it would if you chose a laptop.

Because your computer is moved less often, it's much less likely to get dropped and broken.

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If you are really serious about your gaming and video, you would be best served to buy a computer with a dual -core processor.

Dual core processors allow for insanely fast multi-tasking, and are perfect for those people who have the need for speed. Intel makes several of these processors (4, D, and Extreme Edition being a few) as does Athlon (64 X2).

Over heating of a desktop-computer is ruled out since it has a lot of vents at the back of the monitor, whereas the portable one has just one vent at the back and the remaining are under the keyboard which is placed on a table, thus blocking the computer and resulting in over heating of the machine.

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Having the ability to upgrade your computer is also going to be an important factor that you need to look into.

Desktop computers give you a lot more freedom when it comes to adding new sound or video cards.

If you want to upgrade, you will be able to do this a lot easier than you would if you have a laptop computer.

Laptops are also more expensive to work on and upgrade.

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If anything does happen with your new desktop you can rest assure that most repairs can come easily.

Laptops are not going to be easy to fix or even cost effective.

If you are looking for an investment that will not take up as much of your time and money, desktop computers are easy to fix.

If you have a little computer background knowledge, then you can probably fix the problem on your own.

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You can easily upgrade and customize a desktop computer.

If you want to get a wide screen monitor, you just buy the new monitor and plug it in.

You can even easily add dual screens to your computer.

The same goes for your mouse and keyboard - when you want a new one, you just purchase the model you'd like, bring it home, and plug it in.

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