Any reason not to use my 13 as my only PC? (alien.top)

submitted 2 years ago by T900Kassem@alien.top to c/framework@hardware.watch

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Just got my 13 with the 7840 and I'm realizing that even the integrated GPU is more powerful than the one in my old PC, which has an i7 4790k and a GTX 970.

Is there any reason I shouldn't just sell that relic and just run the Framework docked at home? I lose a little desk space, but I'm failing to see why I should keep using this desktop.

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[-] wordfool@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

The only reason to have a desktop PC these days IMO is if you need something very powerful (for gaming, video editing, CAD etc.), otherwise laptops today can generally have plenty of power for most people.

So, yes, I'd just buy a dock for your FW and use that. Also worth getting a laptop stand to improve airflow around the case just in case things get toasty.

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