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madowlspeaks
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 Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 3:22 am Post subject: How much does a computer processor weigh??? |
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I just bought a computer from Icoda. i5/500mh/4gb blah blah...
It is nothing fancy (not a gamer) and I paid about 500.000.
I have not plugged it in yet, as it just came in the mail. I opened the box and the whole processor box is as light as a feather. Does this mean it is crap? Or new technology?
Any input greatly appreciated.... |
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Skippy
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| Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 9:23 am Post subject: |
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Processor...
Are you talk the actual CPU? Not including motherboard, case and other components. If you are, the most CPU are just the chip... maybe including a generic fan/heat sink.
If you are talking about the case. Many parts are now build into motherboards from network cards to even basic video. Never mind that technology is getting smaller and lighter all the time. Some basic computers can be fit into to slim or compact cases.
Or are you talking of a notebook computer?
Can you provide a link to your purchase. This question is confusing. |
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madowlspeaks
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| Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 1:11 pm Post subject: |
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| Skippy wrote: |
Processor...
Are you talk the actual CPU? Not including motherboard, case and other components. If you are, the most CPU are just the chip... maybe including a generic fan/heat sink.
If you are talking about the case. Many parts are now build into motherboards from network cards to even basic video. Never mind that technology is getting smaller and lighter all the time. Some basic computers can be fit into to slim or compact cases.
Or are you talking of a notebook computer?
Can you provide a link to your purchase. This question is confusing. |
It is this one including the case. I mean the whole kit and caboodle.
http://www.icoda.co.kr/i_product/pro_diy_orange.html?it_num=195041
I took it out of the box and my first impression was 'Are you serious?' I have not bought a new computer in a long time but it just seems flimsy. I put it on the scale and the entire case and inside stuff weighs 6kg. It just seems so light like it might be missing parts or is made of some kind of that it might be made of some inferior crappy parts or something. |
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ttompatz
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| Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 3:00 pm Post subject: |
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The largest part of the weight in your average desktop computer is the case and power supply (often as much as 7-10kg (mini tower - full size case)).
The next heaviest thing is the HDD (about 1kg).
The mainboard, ram, optical drive and CPU chip weigh in at about 1-2kg (combined weight)
If the thing only weighs in at 6kg then I strongly suspect the power supply is light duty (low weight transformer in it) or the case is light weight (subject to being easily damaged/bent/warped). At 500k I doubt it is because of using light weight composite materials in the case to replace the steel.
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madowlspeaks
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| Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 4:54 pm Post subject: |
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| ttompatz wrote: |
If the thing only weighs in at 6kg then I strongly suspect the power supply is light duty (low weight transformer in it) or the case is light weight (subject to being easily damaged/bent/warped). At 500k I doubt it is because of using light weight composite materials in the case to replace the steel.
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Is a light duty power suply a bad thing?
And yes the case is very lightweight easilly warpable. Is a strong case so important if the machine is to remain stationary? |
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ttompatz
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| Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 12:07 am Post subject: |
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| madowlspeaks wrote: |
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If the thing only weighs in at 6kg then I strongly suspect the power supply is light duty (low weight transformer in it) or the case is light weight (subject to being easily damaged/bent/warped). At 500k I doubt it is because of using light weight composite materials in the case to replace the steel.
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Is a light duty power suply a bad thing?
And yes the case is very lightweight easilly warpable. Is a strong case so important if the machine is to remain stationary? |
The P/S shouldn't be an issue as long as you don't go adding stuff to it (like high end video cards or extra HDDs.
If you do upgrade your box then upgrading the PS would also be in your future.
Lightweight cases are common for entry level machines. As long as it stays in one place and you aren't adding a lot of extra stuff to it over time you should be fine.
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madowlspeaks
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| Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 3:12 am Post subject: |
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| ttompatz wrote: |
| madowlspeaks wrote: |
| ttompatz wrote: |
If the thing only weighs in at 6kg then I strongly suspect the power supply is light duty (low weight transformer in it) or the case is light weight (subject to being easily damaged/bent/warped). At 500k I doubt it is because of using light weight composite materials in the case to replace the steel.
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Is a light duty power suply a bad thing?
And yes the case is very lightweight easilly warpable. Is a strong case so important if the machine is to remain stationary? |
The P/S shouldn't be an issue as long as you don't go adding stuff to it (like high end video cards or extra HDDs.
If you do upgrade your box then upgrading the PS would also be in your future.
Lightweight cases are common for entry level machines. As long as it stays in one place and you aren't adding a lot of extra stuff to it over time you should be fine.
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Thanks! I have seen some of your previous posts about technology and you are a nice, helpful person. You people are what makes Daves a pleasant plave.  |
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