Usually the user does not buy the huge desktop computers if the space is limited under or above the desktop, because this quality occupies a large area despite its high efficiency, and therefore it resort to buying laptops or all-in-one models that have the advantage of including a screen integrated into the body of the device, but there are Another option that can be used when desktop space is limited is microcomputers.

Mark Mantel, from the German portal "Heise Online", that this type of computers comes in a very small size, so that it can be placed on any area of ​​the desktop.

Hand size
Mantel added that there is no specific definition for small computers, but experts agreed that they are devices that come in about the size of the hand, of course, the limited size has an impact on performance, and according to the equipment of these small computers it is possible to do a lot of work, and not only the tasks Desktop only.

Most small computer companies rely on portable mobile processors, which are also used in laptop computers, and consume up to 45 watts. In low-cost small computers, often installed "small" processors equipped with the Intel "Atom" core are being promoted. It has commercially under the names "Pentium" or "Celeron".

In contrast to the "large" Intel Core i processors, these slow processors are more energy efficient, and the difference in performance level between devices can be reduced by choosing a small computer equipped with a quad-core processor instead of dual-core models, and if small computers are equipped With Intel Core i processors, dual-core models are sufficient for normal office tasks.

But the performance of the small computer depends on many other factors, as Christian van de Sand, from the German Commodities and Products Testing Authority, explained that the processor is the computer’s engine, in addition to the presence of many other components such as RAM, internal storage space, and graphics card , And these components determine whether the work will go smoothly or problems will arise, even with normal computer tasks, and if there are concessions with all of these components, the simplest tasks will not be fun.

Microcomputers are important when desktop space is limited (German)

Random access memory
Therefore, the German expert recommended that the RAM capacity should not be less than 8 GB, so that the small computer can work well with applications that are running at the same time, in addition to relying on solid state drives (SSDs) instead of traditional hard drives ( HDD), as it provides faster access to data. Christian van de Sand stressed that these tablets affect the performance of the computer clearly and can make a big difference in the uses of daily life.

Because of the limited size of small computers, most models come without an additional graphics card, and instead rely on the graphics card integrated in the processor, and this card is usually sufficient for regular office purposes such as text editing or browsing websites, but if the user wants to edit pictures And video using a microcomputer, it is better to use an additional graphics card.

Of course, the microcomputer does not include units for "CD" or "DVD" playback, because there is no need for such equipment today, when music and movies are broadcast or programs downloaded from the Internet, but if there is an urgent need To play the discs, the external drivers can be connected to the microcomputer via the USB port without any problems.

Connectivity ports
German experts recommend that you take into account the connectivity ports available on the microcomputer, as Christian van de Sand recommended that the devices include several "USBBC" ports.

It is also useful to have one or two old USB ports in order for the user to connect the old devices, in addition to the need for an HDMI port at least to connect the screen.