# Future-Ready Desktop Computers The ECS Liva Pro Compact Desktop is Designed to be Easily Upgraded By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-05-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-desktop References: [liliputing](http://liliputing.com/2016/05/ecs-liva-pro-compact-upgradeable-desktop-pc.html) & [tomshardware](http://www.tomshardware.com/news/ecs-mini-stx-liva-pc,31873.html) Technology advances and goes outdated at an accelerated rate, so the ECS Liva Pro compact desktop is designed to be future-ready. Putting a design at the forefront that's [easily upgraded](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/framework-desktop), the ECS Liva Pro sets the tone for users that upgrading shouldn't have to mean replacing an existing system. The ECS Liva Pro PC supports up to 32GB of RAM and USB 3.0 Type-C ports and features a bay for holding a traditional hard drive or [solid-state drive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-expertcenter-pn54s1) (SSD). The system comes as a more customizable version of the Liva than seen with previous models as it is capable of being customized to exact specifications. The ECS Liva Pro compact desktop is set to launch in Asia in the coming months after being formally unveiled by the brand. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Future-ready Design:** Technology products designed with future-upgrades in mind to increase lifespan. - **Customizable Systems:** Personalizable products to exact customer specifications. - **Increased Capacity:** Ability to accommodate more RAM and ports for improved performance. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Computer Hardware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating customizable, future-proof systems. - **Technology Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in marketing and selling highly customizable products to consumers. - **IT Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in offering upgrade and customization services for customers' existing devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Micro Business-Grade Desktop PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/msi-pro-dp21-14mq.md) - [Upgraded Compact Desktop Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-desktop-computer.md) - [Compact Upgradable PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elitemini-hx90.md) - [High-Power Compact PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-ultracompact-pcs.md) - [Compact Fast-RAM PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deskmini-b860.md) - [Enterprise-Grade Mini PC Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dell-pro-micro-desktop.md) - [Power-Efficient Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expertcenter-pn64.md) - [Palm-Sized Desktop PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morefine-m8s.md) - [Upgradeable Compact Gamer PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zotac-magnus-one.md)