{"id":2273,"date":"2020-06-06T20:50:33","date_gmt":"2020-06-06T20:50:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.velocitymicro.com\/blog\/?p=2273"},"modified":"2021-02-19T17:42:58","modified_gmt":"2021-02-19T17:42:58","slug":"desktop-vs-mobile-workstation-pcs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.velocitymicro.com\/blog\/desktop-vs-mobile-workstation-pcs\/","title":{"rendered":"Desktop vs Mobile Workstation PCs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Our shoppers often ask \u201cWhich is best &#8211; desktop or mobile workstation?\u201d The answer though depends heavily on each user and their specific workflow. Each has clear pros and cons. Let\u2019s take a few minutes to go over those to help you make an informed decision when considering desktops and mobile workstations.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Advantages of a Desktop Workstation PC<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1090\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1090\" style=\"width: 288px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1090 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.velocitymicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/things-to-consider-before-buying-a-boutique-gaming-pc2-288x300.png\" alt=\"Desktop vs Mobile Workstation\" width=\"288\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.velocitymicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/things-to-consider-before-buying-a-boutique-gaming-pc2-288x300.png 288w, https:\/\/www.velocitymicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/things-to-consider-before-buying-a-boutique-gaming-pc2.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1090\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Our Promagix G480 &#8211; Definitely NOT a mobile workstation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Value<\/strong> \u2013 The biggest advantage of going desktop over any mobile solution like a laptop is the value that a desktop offers. Because desktop components are less expensive than mobile versions of those same components (generally speaking), you\u2019ll typically get more workstation compute power for dollar with a desktop than a mobile solution.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Upgradeability<\/strong> \u2013 This is a big one that most people don\u2019t consider. The upgradeability of most desktops is a huge notch in the Pro column. The ability to upgrade individual components as new hardware is released keeps the system on the bleeding edge of performance and extends the life of the system overall. Laptops are typically limited to only RAM and hard drive upgrades, and usually require factory installation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Configuration options<\/strong> \u2013 Laptops are limited to a few mobile Intel or AMD processor options and very few professional graphics solutions but desktops offer virtually unlimited CPU, GPU, RAM, and HDD options to meet a plethora of needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Power<\/strong> &#8211; Desktops offer a much higher ceiling in terms of performance. Looking for a dual processor system with multiple hard drives and pro level graphics? 16+ cores? 256GB RAM? Good luck finding those on even the most extreme mobile workstation.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Advantages of a Mobile Workstation PC<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Mobility<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Laptop workstations go where you do, whether that&#8217;s around the world or around the house, allowing your work to travel too \u2013 keeping you productive. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Maybe this is obvious, but it still needs to be mentioned. Try lugging a fully configured desktop workstation to your next meeting or cramming one into the overhead bin. Mobile workstations offer the flexibility that even small form factor desktops simply can&#8217;t.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Smaller workspace<\/strong> \u2013 Even if you\u2019re not a world traveler, a mobile workstation might be the best solution if you have limited workspace. Instead of an unwieldy box, monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers, and other peripherals, a laptop does it all in a much smaller space.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Final Verdict &#8211; Desktop vs Mobile Workstation PCs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The decision to go with a desktop vs a mobile solution is really one that only you can make. It depends on which of the criteria above are most important to you and your work. For further assistance, or help configuring a <a href=\"http:\/\/velocitymicro.com\/workstation-pc.php\">workstation PC<\/a>, our sales team is just a phone call away.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our shoppers often ask \u201cWhich is best &#8211; desktop or mobile workstation?\u201d The answer though depends heavily on each user&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[80],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\r\n<title>Desktop vs Mobile Workstation PCs | Velocity Micro Blog<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Comparing Desktop vs Mobile Workstations? Which is best for you? 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