Towers & Workstations

Why towers still matter

Maximum cooling means sustained performance and longer component life. Easy serviceability means IT staff can fix problems quickly. Standard components mean parts are available everywhere. Room for upgrades means the machine grows with your needs. No compromises for size or aesthetics.

Can I actually upgrade these?

Generally yes. RAM (often up to 64GB+), storage (multiple drive bays), graphics cards (if power supply supports it), expansion cards. Business-class Dell OptiPlex, HP ProDesk, Lenovo ThinkCentre use mostly standard parts. Check power supply wattage before adding GPUs.

Graphics cards for gaming

Most business towers use integrated graphics. Fine for office work, not for gaming. Good news: towers have room for graphics cards. Check power supply wattage and PCIe power connectors. Many accept mid-range GPUs with power supply upgrade.

Are these outdated?

Tower design hasn't changed because it works. A 5-year-old case with quality Intel i5/i7 still runs modern software fine. You're buying proven performance at fraction of new pricing, not cutting-edge specs. If you need absolute latest performance for rendering or AI work, buy new. For everyone else, slightly older towers deliver excellent value.

What's included?

Tower and power cable. Sometimes keyboard and mouse if listed. Usually no monitor unless buying a PC package. Windows included and activated on Windows machines.

Size

Towers are bigger. They sit on the floor or take significant desk space. Check dimensions if space is tight. If size is a concern, small form factor machines handle most tasks fine in way less space.