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As a gaming platform
The terms "PC" and "IBM PC" used to be nearly synonymous. But the term is much more general at present. The connotation of small "personal" size has diminished over the years, as ever more powerful computers could be put into small packages. Nowadays the term "PC" is commonly used to denote ''any'' general-purpose computer other than enormous supercomputers. The reason is just conciseness—"PC" is two syllables and two letters. "Computer" is 3 syllables and 8 letters.
The terms "PC" and "IBM PC" used to be nearly synonymous. But the term is much more general at present. The connotation of small "personal" size has diminished over the years, as ever more powerful computers could be put into small packages. Nowadays the term "PC" is commonly used to denote ''any'' general-purpose computer other than enormous supercomputers. The reason is just conciseness—"PC" is two syllables and two letters. "Computer" is 3 syllables and 8 letters.
== As a gaming platform ==
The The increasing power and capabilities of video game consoles can often be met and even exceeded with various forms of aftermarket PC hardware such as:
*An aftermarket [[Graphics Processing Unit|GPU]] designed specifically for high end gaming.
*A [[Central Processing Unit|CPU]] that meets or exceeds software publisher system requirements.
*A [[Computer cooling]] system, recommended for any [[overclocking|overclocked]] hardware. This varies greatly in sophistication from a larger cooling fan to a sophisticated [[refrigerator]]-like system complete with [[liquid nitrogen]] and tubing for the transfer of heat.
*A [[motherboard]] (mo-bo) capable of supporting existing and future hardware (some past motherboards fail to support [[PCI Express]] hardware). Upgrading hardware reduces [[E-waste]] generation and the effects of [[planned obsolescence]].
*A [[sound card]] that meets or exceeds software publisher system requirements.
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