Correct terminology

[parker13]

My teacher is trying to argue that the PC itself is called the tower. What’s the proper terminology? Not the whole setup, just the computer itself

[WhitetailAni]

That is correct.

The box with all the parts in it can be called a "tower".

[minibois]

2 minutes ago, parker13 said:

My teacher is trying to argue that the PC itself is called the tower. What’s the proper terminology? Not the whole setup, just the computer itself

Whatever is clear to the person you're talking to.

PC, tower, desktop, computer, etc.

Some people in the past even used the term "CPU", because your desktop is a central processing unit.

 

What it comes down to, is that people should use language understood by the person they're speaking with. Language is not static, it evolves with usage and time, meaning terms like "CPU" don't work to refer to a desktop computer anymore.

There is no one correct term, use whatever is appropriate and clear.

[SansVarnic]

3 hours ago, parker13 said:

My teacher is trying to argue that the PC itself is called the tower.

Yes, it is a proper term amongst several.

Jargon takes shape in many forms. Case, Tower, Box, etcetera.

Just dont call it a CPU as it is a specific part inside the Case.