[Hardware] 7 things to remember before building a workstation PC

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While most of the dialogue around PCs and PC hardware revolves around gaming, it's not the only major motivation behind building a PC. Workstation PCs are machines crafted with the intention of performing in productivity applications, professional workloads, and scientific computing. Gaming might be a secondary and infrequent use case on these machines, so it doesn't dictate the hardware choices as much as it would on a gaming PC.

Before picking components for your workstation PC, you should carefully assess your requirements — not limited to the core components, but also the aesthetics and supporting internal hardware. The tips below will help you structure your thought process before you drop cash on expensive hardware for your workstation PC.

Unlike gamers who generally look for an aggressive "gamer" aesthetic, or at least striking designs and flashy RGB, you might want a case that looks stylish yet understated. A minimalist case with an all-white design, infused with natural materials, or having a compact form factor — these are all good starting points when finalizing the look of your PC.

 

 

7 things to remember before building a workstation PC