A desktop computer is a personal computer in a form intended for regular use at a single location desk/table due to its size and power requirements, as opposed to a laptop whose rechargeable battery and compact dimensions allow it to be regularly carried and used in different locations. The most common configuration is a computer monitor, keyboard...
A type of PC.
[n] - a personal computer small enough to fit conveniently in an individual workspace
noun a personal computer small enough to fit conveniently in an individual workspace