PC

In short: A PC (personal computer) is a computer for individual users, from desktop to laptop.

In more detail: The term was coined by the IBM PC (1981). Today it usually means machines with an x86 processor and Windows or Linux.

In Depth

Components

CPU, RAM, motherboard, graphics card, SSD, power supply, case and cooling.

Form factors

Desktop, laptop, mini PC, all-in-one. See computer, operating system.

See also: Computer, Desktop PCs, Laptops, CPU