# Modular Desktop Computers The Acer Revo Build is a Customizable Modular Mini PC By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-09-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-desktop References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2015/09/02/acer-revo-build-modular-pc/) & [us.acer](http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/group/desktops) The '[Acer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-addinone-24) Revo Build' is a [mini modular desktop computer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrabar-x) that can be customized with special "building block" components that add different features to the mini PC. The main body of the Acer Revo Build looks like a mini Bento box - thin, black, compact and rectangular. But the ultra-small PC itself isn't the special part of the modular desktop system. What's special is that the Acer Revo Build essentially lets its owner build their own computer. If storage is what's important to the user, there's a portable hard drive module that stacks on top of the main body to add extra space. If the modular desktop is going to be used for gaming, there's a [graphics block](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-mini-pcs) that can be added. The 'Acer Revo Build' also features its own built-in speaker and a wireless power block, rendering it completely portable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modular Computers:** Customizable, stackable miniature desktop systems offer a new level of portability and flexibility. - **Building Block Components:** The emergence of adaptive hardware signals a shift toward a user-centric approach to computer design. - **Portable PC:** Compact and all-in-one PC systems with exchangeable add-ons cater to the needs of consumers seeking personalized setups that can be used on-the-go. ### Where This Applies - **Computer Hardware:** Adaptive and stackable hardware components offer new possibilities for differentiation and personalization in desktop computer systems. - **Gaming:** Developers can leverage modular design principles to create customizable gaming systems that tailor to individual user preferences. - **Telecommunications:** Maturation of flexible, inter-operable hardware technology will enable more effective mobile networking capabilities, ultimately benefitting both end-users and providers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Customizable Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clinkx-xcraft.md) - [Modular Repairable Desktop PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/framework-desktop.md) - [Modular Mini Computer Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khadas-mind.md) - [Personalized Processor Mini PC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-maker-turbo-mini-x.md) - [Miniscule Modular Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pockit.md) - [Powerful User-Upgradable Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acemagic-ad08.md) - [Gaming-Ready Mini Desktop PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bosgame-m5-ai.md) - [Cost-Effective Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-it8.md) - [Backpack-Mounted Desktop Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eblaztr.md)