Today might be the day I stop using a desktop PC altogether.
The catalyst was a new set of bookshelf speakers. Their wire length / orientation forces me to rearrange the PC position, and thus pretty much my entire desk.
Screw it, right?
For gaming I have an Xbox Series X and a Steam Deck.
For working, I have an M1 Mac and a nice ThinkPad that I can dock with my periphals and monitors.
I'm just sick of all the heat, the energy consumption and the hassle!
@killyourfm
I’ve been a user of gaming laptops for the last decade. My nomadic lifestyle is ending soon and I’ve been considering a tower but I am not sure yet.
The power saving aspect is quite real but what if something breaks and/or needs upgrading?
Combined with the GPU shortage I am not sure which way to go.
@fssofdeath Look again: The GPU shortage is just about over! I'm seeing both Nvidia and Radeon GPUs at MSRP now.
BUT your point is so valid about potential repairs. Cannot ever beat a desktop PC for that.
Good to know. I won't be settled until late summer so I haven't started looking yet. It's reassuring to know I won't have to invest 3000$ in a GPU
I am still unsure of which route I'll take, both sides have good and bad points on all metrics, including on eco-friendliness.
The screen on my @PINE64 #pinebookpro is dead and there's no parts available to fix it. Making me weary of investing in a laptop, especially from a smaller manufacturer.
