Desktops

These are also called microcomputers. Low-end desktops are called PC’s and high-end
ones “Workstations”. These are generally consisting of a single processor only, some
times 2, along with MB’s of memory, and GB’s of storage. PC’s are used for running
productivity applications, Web surfing, messaging. Workstations are used for more
demanding tasks like low-end 3-D simulations and other engineering & scientific apps.
These are not as reliable and fault-tolerant as servers. Workstations cost a few thousand
dollars; PC around a $1000.