[SOLVED] Is it good or bad to change to an All-in-one desktop?

[brannsiu]

I am attracted to all-in-one desktop because I am living in a small apartment so I always
want to get rid of the bulky chassis and give out more space. However, would it be less durable than a traditional computer with a separated screen? For example, once there is any hardware issue would
I be able to replace the hardware by myself? ( However, I don't normally upgrade hardware because
I am just an average user and not a hardware enthusiast or tech geek). What's your opinion??

 

[USAFRet]

All In Ones is the the worst of both laptop and desktop.

The non-upgradability of a laptop, with the immobility of a desktop.

Should you? All personal preference. But I wouldn't.

 

[brannsiu]

All In Ones is the the worst of both laptop and desktop.

The non-upgradability of a laptop, with the immobility of a desktop.

Should you? All personal preference. But I wouldn't.

Assume I don't upgrade the computer because I mostly only use a computer for light tasks
like browsing web sites and checking email, without having need to upgrade the hardware. Would it be fine?

 

[USAFRet]

Assume I don't upgrade the computer because I mostly only use a computer for light tasks
like browsing web sites and checking email, without having need to upgrade the hardware. Would it be fine?

Why not a laptop?

 

[brannsiu]

Why not a laptop?

because this is the computer for home use and I will not likely bring it around
and I always feel bad with laptop's keyboard.... I will not possibly upgrade a
all-in-one desktop but I don't know if replacing hardware will be difficult in
case of hardware failure

 

[USAFRet]

because this is the computer for home use and I will not likely bring it around
and I always feel bad with laptop's keyboard.... I will not possibly upgrade a
all-in-one desktop but I don't know if replacing hardware will be difficult in
case of hardware failure

An ALL In One is little different than a laptop, in terms of swapping parts.
RAM and drive maybe. That's it.

 

[JasonNs_]

because this is the computer for home use and I will not likely bring it around
and I always feel bad with laptop's keyboard.... I will not possibly upgrade a
all-in-one desktop but I don't know if replacing hardware will be difficult in
case of hardware failure

sry but this is a stupid swap lol. just buy a desktop or laptop

 

[King_V]

I wonder if a small form factor desktop might be the way to go instead?

 

[JasonNs_]

I wonder if a small form factor desktop might be the way to go instead?

Yeah that's a good option since you can upgrade CPU, adding a gpu (that doesn't require external power from the psu), ram and SSD or HDD.

 

[King_V]

If it's only going to be for office work, watching videos, and so forth, then the Micro Machine (see my sig under the My PCs spoiler) might be the way to go.

But, that requires an AMD CPU with integrated graphics. There's no PCIe slot at all, so no ability to put in a discrete GPU.

It's quite small, though.