# Personal computers

*/Products/Personal_computers*

Personal computers

## Product Profile

**How It Flows**: Delivered as a physical hardware device equipped with processing, memory, and an operating system. A human operates it directly via input peripherals to interface with local software, enterprise networks, and web-based platforms.
**Operated By**:
- [Knowledge Workers](/Products/Personal_computers/Occupations/Knowledge_Workers)
- [Software Developers](/Products/Personal_computers/Occupations/Software_Developers)
- [Creative Professionals](/Products/Personal_computers/Occupations/Creative_Professionals)
- [Students](/Products/Personal_computers/Occupations/Students)
**What It Does**: Provides a localized hardware and operating system environment for an individual user to execute software applications, process data, and connect to digital networks.
**Primary Buyers**:
- [IT Procurement Teams](/Products/Personal_computers/Customers/IT_Procurement_Teams)
- [Small Business Owners](/Products/Personal_computers/Customers/Small_Business_Owners)
- [Educational Institutions](/Products/Personal_computers/Customers/Educational_Institutions)
- [General Consumers](/Products/Personal_computers/Customers/General_Consumers)

## Product Biz Step Lifecycle

**Summary**: Personal computers are physically assembled from electronic components, packaged, and shipped through global IT distribution networks. They flow into retail stores or enterprise distribution centers for acquisition and use, concluding their physical lifecycle at e-waste recycling facilities.
**Lifecycle**:
- Verb: assemble · Where: Manufacturing Plant · Object: Personal Computers · Worker: Assemblers and Fabricators · Biz Step: Assembling · Process: Produce or assemble product · Event Type: TransformationEvent · Disposition: InProgress · Operating Party: Electronics Manufacturer · Site Descriptor: Electronics Assembly Plant
- Verb: inspect · Where: Manufacturing Plant · Object: Personal Computers · Worker: Quality Control Inspectors · Biz Step: Inspecting · Process: Test quality of product · Event Type: ObjectEvent · Disposition: Conformant · Operating Party: Electronics Manufacturer · Site Descriptor: Hardware Testing Facility
- Verb: pack · Where: Manufacturing Plant · Object: Personal Computers · Worker: Packers and Packagers · Biz Step: Packing · Process: Package product for delivery · Event Type: AggregationEvent · Disposition: ContainerClosed · Operating Party: Electronics Manufacturer
- Verb: ship · Where: Manufacturing Plant · Object: Packaged Personal Computers · Worker: Heavy Truck Drivers · Biz Step: Shipping · Process: Pick, pack, and ship product for delivery · Event Type: ObjectEvent · Disposition: InTransit · Operating Party: Freight Trucking and Third-Party Logistics Provider
- Verb: receive · Where: Distribution Center · Object: Packaged Personal Computers · Worker: Laborers and Material Movers · Biz Step: Receiving · Process: Receive, inspect, and store inbound deliveries · Event Type: ObjectEvent · Disposition: Available · Operating Party: IT Equipment Distributor
- Verb: sell · Where: Retail Store · Object: Personal Computers · Worker: Retail Salespersons · Biz Step: RetailSelling · Process: Process customer orders · Event Type: TransactionEvent · Disposition: RetailSold · Operating Party: Electronics Retailer
- Verb: decommission · Where: Recycling Center · Object: End-of-Life Personal Computers · Worker: Recycling and Reclamation Workers · Biz Step: Decommissioning · Process: Dispose of assets · Event Type: ObjectEvent · Disposition: Inactive · Operating Party: Waste Management and Remediation Services Provider · Site Descriptor: E-Waste Recycling Facility
**Physical Track**: true

## Product Bo M

**Input To**:
- [Imaging and Provisioning](/Processes/Imaging_and_Provisioning)
- [Fleet Deployment](/Processes/Fleet_Deployment)
**Summary**: A general-purpose personal computer assembled from a motherboard, processor, memory, storage, and power and enclosure subsystems; it integrates into workstations and networked desktop fleets up the chain.
**Output Of**:
- [Final Assembly and Integration](/Processes/Final_Assembly_and_Integration)
**Components**:
- Name: Motherboard · Quantity Note: 1, the main logic and interconnect board · Required Input: Copper Clad Laminate
- Name: Central Processing Unit · Quantity Note: 1, primary compute · Required Input: Silicon Wafer
- Name: Memory Module · Quantity Note: 1 to 4 DIMMs of working memory · Required Input: DRAM Chip
- Name: Solid State Drive · Quantity Note: 1 or more, primary storage · Required Input: NAND Flash Memory
- Name: Power Supply Unit · Quantity Note: 1, converts mains AC to regulated DC · Required Input: Copper Magnet Wire
- Name: Computer Chassis · Quantity Note: 1, enclosure and mounting frame · Required Input: Sheet Steel
- Name: CPU Cooler · Quantity Note: 1, heat sink and fan · Required Input: Aluminum Extrusion
- Name: Graphics Card · Quantity Note: 0 to 1, optional discrete graphics · Required Input: Printed Circuit Board
**Financed By**:
- [Equipment Lease](/Services/Equipment_Lease)
**Packaged In**:
- [Molded Pulp Insert](/Products/Molded_Pulp_Insert)
- [Corrugated Shipping Box](/Products/Corrugated_Shipping_Box)
**Delivered As**:
- [Desktop as a Service](/Services/Desktop_as_a_Service)
**Described By**:
- [Device Asset Record](/Datasets/Device_Asset_Record)
**Warranted By**:
- [Hardware Warranty Plan](/Services/Hardware_Warranty_Plan)
**Originates In**:
- [China](/Places/China)
**Physical Good**: true
**Produced With**:
- [Surface Mount Placement Machine](/Products/Surface_Mount_Placement_Machine)
- [Automated Test Bench](/Products/Automated_Test_Bench)
- [Assembly Conveyor](/Products/Assembly_Conveyor)
**Runs Software**:
- [Desktop Operating System](/Software/Desktop_Operating_System)
- [System Firmware](/Software/System_Firmware)
**Assembled From**:
- [Mainboard Assembly](/Products/Mainboard_Assembly)
- [Power Delivery Assembly](/Products/Power_Delivery_Assembly)
- [Cooling Assembly](/Products/Cooling_Assembly)
**Consumes To Make**:
- [Thermal Interface Paste](/Products/Thermal_Interface_Paste)
- [Assembly Labor](/Products/Assembly_Labor)
**Has Measurement**:
- [Processor Clock Speed](/Metrics/Processor_Clock_Speed)
- [Memory Capacity](/Metrics/Memory_Capacity)
- [Storage Capacity](/Metrics/Storage_Capacity)
- [Power Consumption](/Metrics/Power_Consumption)
**Transforms Into**:
- [Networked Workstation](/Products/Networked_Workstation)
- [Office Desktop Fleet](/Products/Office_Desktop_Fleet)

## Neighborhood

### Parent

- [Personal computer](/Products/Personal_computer) — parent · Products

### Siblings

- [Clinical imaging workstations](/Products/Clinical_imaging_workstations) — siblings · Products
- [Personal computer platforms](/Products/Personal_computer_platforms) — siblings · Products
- [Pocket personal computers PC](/Products/Pocket_personal_computers_PC) — siblings · Products
- [Workstation platforms](/Products/Workstation_platforms) — siblings · Products

### Related (transforms into)

- [Modems](/Products/Modems) — transforms into · Products
- [Modem cards](/Products/Modem_cards) — transforms into · Products
- [Digital video disc DVD drive](/Products/Digital_video_disc_DVD_drive) — transforms into · Products
- [Serial port cards](/Products/Serial_port_cards) — transforms into · Products
- [Wireless network interface cards](/Products/Wireless_network_interface_cards) — transforms into · Products
- [Infrared adapters](/Products/Infrared_adapters) — transforms into · Products
- [System boards processors interfaces or modules](/Products/System_boards_processors_interfaces_or_modules) — transforms into · Products
- [Serial infrared ports](/Products/Serial_infrared_ports) — transforms into · Products
- [Electronic storage devices](/Products/Electronic_storage_devices) — transforms into · Products

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- [Software developers](/Occupations/Software_developers) — uses · Occupations
- [Knowledge workers](/Occupations/Knowledge_workers) — uses · Occupations
- [Administrative Staff](/Occupations/Administrative_Staff) — uses · Occupations
- [Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors](/Occupations/Refuse_and_Recyclable_Material_Collectors) — uses · Occupations
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- [Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers](/Occupations/Pump_Operators,_Except_Wellhead_Pumpers) — uses · Occupations
- [Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators](/Occupations/Gas_Compressor_and_Gas_Pumping_Station_Operators) — uses · Occupations
- [Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders](/Occupations/Tank_Car,_Truck,_and_Ship_Loaders) — uses · Occupations
- [Stockers and Order Fillers](/Occupations/Stockers_and_Order_Fillers) — uses · Occupations
- [Wellhead Pumpers](/Occupations/Wellhead_Pumpers) — uses · Occupations
- [Machine Feeders and Offbearers](/Occupations/Machine_Feeders_and_Offbearers) — uses · Occupations
- [Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators](/Occupations/Industrial_Truck_and_Tractor_Operators) — uses · Occupations
- [Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand](/Occupations/Laborers_and_Freight,_Stock,_and_Material_Movers,_Hand) — uses · Occupations
- [Transportation Inspectors](/Occupations/Transportation_Inspectors) — uses · Occupations
- [Traffic Technicians](/Occupations/Traffic_Technicians) — uses · Occupations
- [Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels](/Occupations/Captains,_Mates,_and_Pilots_of_Water_Vessels) — uses · Occupations
- [Sailors and Marine Oilers](/Occupations/Sailors_and_Marine_Oilers) — uses · Occupations
- [Light Truck Drivers](/Occupations/Light_Truck_Drivers) — uses · Occupations
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- [Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers](/Occupations/Rail_Yard_Engineers,_Dinkey_Operators,_and_Hostlers) — uses · Occupations
- [Locomotive Engineers](/Occupations/Locomotive_Engineers) — uses · Occupations
- [Commercial Pilots](/Occupations/Commercial_Pilots) — uses · Occupations
- [Air Traffic Controllers](/Occupations/Air_Traffic_Controllers) — uses · Occupations
- [Driver/Sales Workers](/Occupations/Driver%2FSales_Workers) — uses · Occupations
- [Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians](/Occupations/Ambulance_Drivers_and_Attendants,_Except_Emergency_Medical_Technicians) — uses · Occupations
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- [Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic](/Occupations/Molders,_Shapers,_and_Casters,_Except_Metal_and_Plastic) — uses · Occupations
- [Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders](/Occupations/Cooling_and_Freezing_Equipment_Operators_and_Tenders) — uses · Occupations
- [Helpers--Production Workers](/Occupations/Helpers--Production_Workers) — uses · Occupations
- [Etchers and Engravers](/Occupations/Etchers_and_Engravers) — uses · Occupations
- [Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders](/Occupations/Coating,_Painting,_and_Spraying_Machine_Setters,_Operators,_and_Tenders) — uses · Occupations
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- [Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators](/Occupations/Computer_Numerically_Controlled_Tool_Operators) — uses · Occupations
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- [Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders](/Occupations/Packaging_and_Filling_Machine_Operators_and_Tenders) — uses · Occupations
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- [Medical Appliance Technicians](/Occupations/Medical_Appliance_Technicians) — uses · Occupations
- [Dental Laboratory Technicians](/Occupations/Dental_Laboratory_Technicians) — uses · Occupations
- [Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders](/Occupations/Separating,_Filtering,_Clarifying,_Precipitating,_and_Still_Machine_Setters,_Operators,_and_Tenders) — uses · Occupations
- [Plant and System Operators, All Other](/Occupations/Plant_and_System_Operators,_All_Other) — uses · Occupations
- [Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders](/Occupations/Mixing_and_Blending_Machine_Setters,_Operators,_and_Tenders) — uses · Occupations
- [Gas Plant Operators](/Occupations/Gas_Plant_Operators) — uses · Occupations
- [Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders](/Occupations/Crushing,_Grinding,_and_Polishing_Machine_Setters,_Operators,_and_Tenders) — uses · Occupations
- [Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders](/Occupations/Cutting_and_Slicing_Machine_Setters,_Operators,_and_Tenders) — uses · Occupations
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- [Power Plant Operators](/Occupations/Power_Plant_Operators) — uses · Occupations
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- [Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators](/Occupations/Stationary_Engineers_and_Boiler_Operators) — uses · Occupations
- [Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters](/Occupations/Cabinetmakers_and_Bench_Carpenters) — uses · Occupations
- [Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders](/Occupations/Textile_Knitting_and_Weaving_Machine_Setters,_Operators,_and_Tenders) — uses · Occupations
- [Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers](/Occupations/Extruding_and_Forming_Machine_Setters,_Operators,_and_Tenders,_Synthetic_and_Glass_Fibers) — uses · Occupations
- [Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic](/Occupations/Heat_Treating_Equipment_Setters,_Operators,_and_Tenders,_Metal_and_Plastic) — uses · Occupations
- [Printing Press Operators](/Occupations/Printing_Press_Operators) — uses · Occupations
- [Print Binding and Finishing Workers](/Occupations/Print_Binding_and_Finishing_Workers) — uses · Occupations
- [Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials](/Occupations/Pressers,_Textile,_Garment,_and_Related_Materials) — uses · Occupations
- [Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers](/Occupations/Shoe_and_Leather_Workers_and_Repairers) — uses · Occupations
- [Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers](/Occupations/Welders,_Cutters,_Solderers,_and_Brazers) — uses · Occupations
- [Machinists](/Occupations/Machinists) — uses · Occupations
- [Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic](/Occupations/Patternmakers,_Metal_and_Plastic) — uses · Occupations
- [Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic](/Occupations/Cutting,_Punching,_and_Press_Machine_Setters,_Operators,_and_Tenders,_Metal_and_Plastic) — uses · Occupations
- [Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic](/Occupations/Drilling_and_Boring_Machine_Tool_Setters,_Operators,_and_Tenders,_Metal_and_Plastic) — uses · Occupations
- [Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers](/Occupations/Meat,_Poultry,_and_Fish_Cutters_and_Trimmers) — uses · Occupations
- [Slaughterers and Meat Packers](/Occupations/Slaughterers_and_Meat_Packers) — uses · Occupations
- [Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters](/Occupations/Structural_Metal_Fabricators_and_Fitters) — uses · Occupations
- [Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters](/Occupations/Timing_Device_Assemblers_and_Adjusters) — uses · Occupations
- [Butchers and Meat Cutters](/Occupations/Butchers_and_Meat_Cutters) — uses · Occupations
- [Engine and Other Machine Assemblers](/Occupations/Engine_and_Other_Machine_Assemblers) — uses · Occupations
- [Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators](/Occupations/Fiberglass_Laminators_and_Fabricators) — uses · Occupations
- [Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers](/Occupations/Coil_Winders,_Tapers,_and_Finishers) — uses · Occupations
- [Signal and Track Switch Repairers](/Occupations/Signal_and_Track_Switch_Repairers) — uses · Occupations
- [Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers](/Occupations/Helpers--Installation,_Maintenance,_and_Repair_Workers) — uses · Occupations
- [Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other](/Occupations/Installation,_Maintenance,_and_Repair_Workers,_All_Other) — uses · Occupations
- [First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers](/Occupations/First-Line_Supervisors_of_Production_and_Operating_Workers) — uses · Occupations
- [Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers](/Occupations/Coin,_Vending,_and_Amusement_Machine_Servicers_and_Repairers) — uses · Occupations
- [Wind Turbine Service Technicians](/Occupations/Wind_Turbine_Service_Technicians) — uses · Occupations
- [Maintenance and Repair Workers, General](/Occupations/Maintenance_and_Repair_Workers,_General) — uses · Occupations
- [Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers](/Occupations/Camera_and_Photographic_Equipment_Repairers) — uses · Occupations
- [Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers](/Occupations/Electrical_Power-Line_Installers_and_Repairers) — uses · Occupations
- [Maintenance Workers, Machinery](/Occupations/Maintenance_Workers,_Machinery) — uses · Occupations
- [Millwrights](/Occupations/Millwrights) — uses · Occupations
- [Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons](/Occupations/Refractory_Materials_Repairers,_Except_Brickmasons) — uses · Occupations
- [Industrial Machinery Mechanics](/Occupations/Industrial_Machinery_Mechanics) — uses · Occupations
- [Mechanical Door Repairers](/Occupations/Mechanical_Door_Repairers) — uses · Occupations
- [Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door](/Occupations/Control_and_Valve_Installers_and_Repairers,_Except_Mechanical_Door) — uses · Occupations
- [Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers](/Occupations/Heating,_Air_Conditioning,_and_Refrigeration_Mechanics_and_Installers) — uses · Occupations
- [Tire Repairers and Changers](/Occupations/Tire_Repairers_and_Changers) — uses · Occupations
- [Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics](/Occupations/Outdoor_Power_Equipment_and_Other_Small_Engine_Mechanics) — uses · Occupations
- [Rail Car Repairers](/Occupations/Rail_Car_Repairers) — uses · Occupations
- [Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians](/Occupations/Motorboat_Mechanics_and_Service_Technicians) — uses · Occupations
- [Bicycle Repairers](/Occupations/Bicycle_Repairers) — uses · Occupations
- [Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians](/Occupations/Recreational_Vehicle_Service_Technicians) — uses · Occupations
- [Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics](/Occupations/Automotive_Service_Technicians_and_Mechanics) — uses · Occupations
- [Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists](/Occupations/Bus_and_Truck_Mechanics_and_Diesel_Engine_Specialists) — uses · Occupations
- [Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians](/Occupations/Farm_Equipment_Mechanics_and_Service_Technicians) — uses · Occupations
- [Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines](/Occupations/Mobile_Heavy_Equipment_Mechanics,_Except_Engines) — uses · Occupations
- [Automotive Body and Related Repairers](/Occupations/Automotive_Body_and_Related_Repairers) — uses · Occupations
- [Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians](/Occupations/Aircraft_Mechanics_and_Service_Technicians) — uses · Occupations
- [Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers](/Occupations/Automotive_Glass_Installers_and_Repairers) — uses · Occupations
- [Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment](/Occupations/Electrical_and_Electronics_Installers_and_Repairers,_Transportation_Equipment) — uses · Occupations
- [Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers](/Occupations/Telecommunications_Equipment_Installers_and_Repairers,_Except_Line_Installers) — uses · Occupations
- [Avionics Technicians](/Occupations/Avionics_Technicians) — uses · Occupations
- [Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers](/Occupations/Electric_Motor,_Power_Tool,_and_Related_Repairers) — uses · Occupations
- [Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment](/Occupations/Electrical_and_Electronics_Repairers,_Commercial_and_Industrial_Equipment) — uses · Occupations
- [Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters](/Occupations/Explosives_Workers,_Ordnance_Handling_Experts,_and_Blasters) — uses · Occupations
- [Roof Bolters, Mining](/Occupations/Roof_Bolters,_Mining) — uses · Occupations
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- [First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers](/Occupations/First-Line_Supervisors_of_Mechanics,_Installers,_and_Repairers) — uses · Occupations
- [Rock Splitters, Quarry](/Occupations/Rock_Splitters,_Quarry) — uses · Occupations
- [Helpers--Extraction Workers](/Occupations/Helpers--Extraction_Workers) — uses · Occupations
- [Roustabouts, Oil and Gas](/Occupations/Roustabouts,_Oil_and_Gas) — uses · Occupations
- [Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas](/Occupations/Rotary_Drill_Operators,_Oil_and_Gas) — uses · Occupations
- [Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas](/Occupations/Service_Unit_Operators,_Oil_and_Gas) — uses · Occupations
- [Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas](/Occupations/Earth_Drillers,_Except_Oil_and_Gas) — uses · Occupations
- [Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas](/Occupations/Derrick_Operators,_Oil_and_Gas) — uses · Occupations
- [Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners](/Occupations/Septic_Tank_Servicers_and_Sewer_Pipe_Cleaners) — uses · Occupations
- [Highway Maintenance Workers](/Occupations/Highway_Maintenance_Workers) — uses · Occupations
- [Helpers--Roofers](/Occupations/Helpers--Roofers) — uses · Occupations
- [Construction and Building Inspectors](/Occupations/Construction_and_Building_Inspectors) — uses · Occupations
- [Hazardous Materials Removal Workers](/Occupations/Hazardous_Materials_Removal_Workers) — uses · Occupations
- [Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers](/Occupations/Elevator_and_Escalator_Installers_and_Repairers) — uses · Occupations
- [Fence Erectors](/Occupations/Fence_Erectors) — uses · Occupations
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- [Helpers--Electricians](/Occupations/Helpers--Electricians) — uses · Occupations
- [Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons](/Occupations/Helpers--Painters,_Paperhangers,_Plasterers,_and_Stucco_Masons) — uses · Occupations
- [Helpers--Carpenters](/Occupations/Helpers--Carpenters) — uses · Occupations
- [Sheet Metal Workers](/Occupations/Sheet_Metal_Workers) — uses · Occupations
- [Structural Iron and Steel Workers](/Occupations/Structural_Iron_and_Steel_Workers) — uses · Occupations
- [Solar Photovoltaic Installers](/Occupations/Solar_Photovoltaic_Installers) — uses · Occupations
- [Roofers](/Occupations/Roofers) — uses · Occupations
- [Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers](/Occupations/Reinforcing_Iron_and_Rebar_Workers) — uses · Occupations
- [Plasterers and Stucco Masons](/Occupations/Plasterers_and_Stucco_Masons) — uses · Occupations
- [Paperhangers](/Occupations/Paperhangers) — uses · Occupations
- [Pipelayers](/Occupations/Pipelayers) — uses · Occupations
- [Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters](/Occupations/Plumbers,_Pipefitters,_and_Steamfitters) — uses · Occupations
- [Electricians](/Occupations/Electricians) — uses · Occupations
- [Painters, Construction and Maintenance](/Occupations/Painters,_Construction_and_Maintenance) — uses · Occupations
- [Tapers](/Occupations/Tapers) — uses · Occupations
- [Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators](/Occupations/Operating_Engineers_and_Other_Construction_Equipment_Operators) — uses · Occupations
- [Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators](/Occupations/Paving,_Surfacing,_and_Tamping_Equipment_Operators) — uses · Occupations
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- [Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles](/Occupations/Floor_Layers,_Except_Carpet,_Wood,_and_Hard_Tiles) — uses · Occupations
- [Floor Sanders and Finishers](/Occupations/Floor_Sanders_and_Finishers) — uses · Occupations
- [Tile and Stone Setters](/Occupations/Tile_and_Stone_Setters) — uses · Occupations
- [Carpet Installers](/Occupations/Carpet_Installers) — uses · Occupations
- [Carpenters](/Occupations/Carpenters) — uses · Occupations
- [Boilermakers](/Occupations/Boilermakers) — uses · Occupations
- [Stonemasons](/Occupations/Stonemasons) — uses · Occupations
- [Log Graders and Scalers](/Occupations/Log_Graders_and_Scalers) — uses · Occupations
- [First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers](/Occupations/First-Line_Supervisors_of_Construction_Trades_and_Extraction_Workers) — uses · Occupations
- [Fallers](/Occupations/Fallers) — uses · Occupations
- [Forest and Conservation Workers](/Occupations/Forest_and_Conservation_Workers) — uses · Occupations
- [First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers](/Occupations/First-Line_Supervisors_of_Farming,_Fishing,_and_Forestry_Workers) — uses · Occupations
- [Animal Breeders](/Occupations/Animal_Breeders) — uses · Occupations
- [Word Processors and Typists](/Occupations/Word_Processors_and_Typists) — uses · Occupations
- [Data Entry Keyers](/Occupations/Data_Entry_Keyers) — uses · Occupations
- [Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks](/Occupations/Insurance_Claims_and_Policy_Processing_Clerks) — uses · Occupations
- [Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants](/Occupations/Medical_Secretaries_and_Administrative_Assistants) — uses · Occupations
- [Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive](/Occupations/Secretaries_and_Administrative_Assistants,_Except_Legal,_Medical,_and_Executive) — uses · Occupations
- [Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service](/Occupations/Mail_Clerks_and_Mail_Machine_Operators,_Except_Postal_Service) — uses · Occupations
- [Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping](/Occupations/Weighers,_Measurers,_Checkers,_and_Samplers,_Recordkeeping) — uses · Occupations
- [Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants](/Occupations/Executive_Secretaries_and_Executive_Administrative_Assistants) — uses · Occupations
- [Office Clerks, General](/Occupations/Office_Clerks,_General) — uses · Occupations
- [Receptionists and Information Clerks](/Occupations/Receptionists_and_Information_Clerks) — uses · Occupations
- [Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants](/Occupations/Legal_Secretaries_and_Administrative_Assistants) — uses · Occupations
- [Public Safety Telecommunicators](/Occupations/Public_Safety_Telecommunicators) — uses · Occupations
- [Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance](/Occupations/Dispatchers,_Except_Police,_Fire,_and_Ambulance) — uses · Occupations
- [Couriers and Messengers](/Occupations/Couriers_and_Messengers) — uses · Occupations
- [Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators](/Occupations/Postal_Service_Mail_Sorters,_Processors,_and_Processing_Machine_Operators) — uses · Occupations
- [Office Machine Operators, Except Computer](/Occupations/Office_Machine_Operators,_Except_Computer) — uses · Occupations
- [Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks](/Occupations/Reservation_and_Transportation_Ticket_Agents_and_Travel_Clerks) — uses · Occupations
- [Proofreaders and Copy Markers](/Occupations/Proofreaders_and_Copy_Markers) — uses · Occupations
- [Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks](/Occupations/Production,_Planning,_and_Expediting_Clerks) — uses · Occupations
- [Cargo and Freight Agents](/Occupations/Cargo_and_Freight_Agents) — uses · Occupations
- [Statistical Assistants](/Occupations/Statistical_Assistants) — uses · Occupations
- [Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs](/Occupations/Eligibility_Interviewers,_Government_Programs) — uses · Occupations
- [Brokerage Clerks](/Occupations/Brokerage_Clerks) — uses · Occupations
- [Correspondence Clerks](/Occupations/Correspondence_Clerks) — uses · Occupations
- [Order Clerks](/Occupations/Order_Clerks) — uses · Occupations
- [Court, Municipal, and License Clerks](/Occupations/Court,_Municipal,_and_License_Clerks) — uses · Occupations
- [Tellers](/Occupations/Tellers) — uses · Occupations
- [Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks](/Occupations/Credit_Authorizers,_Checkers,_and_Clerks) — uses · Occupations
- [Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping](/Occupations/Human_Resources_Assistants,_Except_Payroll_and_Timekeeping) — uses · Occupations
- [Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers](/Occupations/Door-to-Door_Sales_Workers,_News_and_Street_Vendors,_and_Related_Workers) — uses · Occupations

### Requires input

- [Copper Sheet Laminate](/Products/Copper_Sheet_Laminate) — requires input · Products
- [Printed wire boards](/Products/Printed_wire_boards) — requires input · Products
- [NAND flash memory](/Products/NAND_flash_memory) — requires input · Products
- [Dynamic random access memory DRAM](/Products/Dynamic_random_access_memory_DRAM) — requires input · Products
- [Extruded Aluminum](/Products/Extruded_Aluminum) — requires input · Products
- [Sheet Steel](/Products/Sheet_Steel) — requires input · Products
- [Copper Magnet Wire](/Products/Copper_Magnet_Wire) — requires input · Products
- [Silicon Wafer](/Products/Silicon_Wafer) — requires input · Products

### Input to

- [Device Imaging and Deployment](/Processes/Device_Imaging_and_Deployment) — input to · Processes
- [Fleet deployment execution](/Processes/Fleet_deployment_execution) — input to · Processes

### Output of

- [Final Assembly Line Integration](/Processes/Final_Assembly_Line_Integration) — output of · Processes

### Realizes

- [Packaging for Delivery](/Processes/Packaging_for_Delivery) — realizes · Processes
- [Produce/Assemble product](/Processes/Produce%2FAssemble_product) — realizes · Processes
- [Perform quality testing](/Processes/Perform_quality_testing) — realizes · Processes
- [Process sales order](/Processes/Process_sales_order) — realizes · Processes
- [Pick, pack, and ship product for delivery](/Processes/Pick,_pack,_and_ship_product_for_delivery) — realizes · Processes
- [Receive, inspect, and store inbound deliveries](/Processes/Receive,_inspect,_and_store_inbound_deliveries) — realizes · Processes
- [Dispose of assets](/Processes/Dispose_of_assets) — realizes · Processes

### Transforms into

- [Network Workstation](/Products/Network_Workstation) — transforms into · Products
- [Office Desktop Fleet](/Products/Office_Desktop_Fleet) — transforms into · Products

### Rolled up to product class

- [Computers](/Products/Computers) — rolled up to product class · Products

### Packaged in

- [Corrugated Shipper](/Products/Corrugated_Shipper) — packaged in · Products
- [Molded Pulp Insert](/Products/Molded_Pulp_Insert) — packaged in · Products

### Composed of

- [Solid state drive SSD](/Products/Solid_state_drive_SSD) — composed of · Products
- [Motherboards](/Products/Motherboards) — composed of · Products
- [Memory module cards](/Products/Memory_module_cards) — composed of · Products
- [Graphics display cards](/Products/Graphics_display_cards) — composed of · Products
- [Computer chassis](/Products/Computer_chassis) — composed of · Products
- [Multi-core central processing unit CPU](/Products/Multi-core_central_processing_unit_CPU) — composed of · Products
- [CPU Cooler](/Products/CPU_Cooler) — composed of · Products
- [Power Supply Unit](/Products/Power_Supply_Unit) — composed of · Products

### Produced with

- [Smt Pick And Place Machine](/Products/Smt_Pick_And_Place_Machine) — produced with · Products
- [Assembly Conveyor](/Products/Assembly_Conveyor) — produced with · Products
- [Automated Test Bench](/Products/Automated_Test_Bench) — produced with · Products

### Measured by

- [Clock Frequency](/Metrics/Clock_Frequency) — measured by · Metrics
- [Energy Consumption Per Hour](/Metrics/Energy_Consumption_Per_Hour) — measured by · Metrics
- [Storage Capacity](/Metrics/Storage_Capacity) — measured by · Metrics
- [Memory Capacity](/Metrics/Memory_Capacity) — measured by · Metrics

### Problems this exposes

- [driver/peripheral compatibility regressions after OS updates](/Problems/driver%2Fperipheral_compatibility_regressions_after_OS_updates) — exposes problem · Problems
- [component supply-chain volatility affecting build cost](/Problems/component_supply-chain_volatility_affecting_build_cost) — exposes problem · Problems
- [limited upgradability and e-waste at end of life](/Problems/limited_upgradability_and_e-waste_at_end_of_life) — exposes problem · Problems
- [thermal throttling under sustained load in thin chassis](/Problems/thermal_throttling_under_sustained_load_in_thin_chassis) — exposes problem · Problems

### Originates in

- [China](/Places/China) — originates in · Places

### Described by

- [Device Asset Record](/Datasets/Device_Asset_Record) — described by · Datasets

### Runs software

- [System Firmware](/Software/System_Firmware) — runs software · Software
- [Desktop Operating System](/Software/Desktop_Operating_System) — runs software · Software

### Financed by

- [Equipment Lease](/Services/Equipment_Lease) — financed by · Services

### Warranted by

- [Hardware Warranty Plan](/Services/Hardware_Warranty_Plan) — warranted by · Services

### Delivered as

- [Desktop as a Service](/Services/Desktop_as_a_Service) — delivered as · Services

### Consumes

- [Assembly Labor](/Products/Assembly_Labor) — consumes · Products
- [Thermal Interface Paste](/Products/Thermal_Interface_Paste) — consumes · Products

### Assembled from

- [Cooling Assembly](/Products/Cooling_Assembly) — assembled from · Products
- [Power Delivery Assembly](/Products/Power_Delivery_Assembly) — assembled from · Products
- [Mainboard Assembly](/Products/Mainboard_Assembly) — assembled from · Products

### Operates

- [IT Equipment Distributor](/CompanyTypes/IT_Equipment_Distributor) — operates · CompanyTypes
- [Freight Trucking and Third-Party Logistics Provider](/CompanyTypes/Freight_Trucking_and_Third-Party_Logistics_Provider) — operates · CompanyTypes
- [Electronics Retailer](/CompanyTypes/Electronics_Retailer) — operates · CompanyTypes
- [Electronics Manufacturer](/CompanyTypes/Electronics_Manufacturer) — operates · CompanyTypes
- [Waste Management and Remediation Services Provider](/CompanyTypes/Waste_Management_and_Remediation_Services_Provider) — operates · CompanyTypes

### Where

- [Retail Store](/Places/Retail_Store) — where · Places
- [Distribution Center](/Places/Distribution_Center) — where · Places
- [Manufacturing Plant](/Places/Manufacturing_Plant) — where · Places
- [Recycling Center](/Places/Recycling_Center) — where · Places

### Performed by

- [Packers and Packagers](/JobTypes/Packers_and_Packagers) — performed by · JobTypes
- [Quality Control Inspectors](/JobTypes/Quality_Control_Inspectors) — performed by · JobTypes
- [Recycling and Reclamation Workers](/JobTypes/Recycling_and_Reclamation_Workers) — performed by · JobTypes
- [Retail Salespersons](/JobTypes/Retail_Salespersons) — performed by · JobTypes
- [Heavy Truck Drivers](/JobTypes/Heavy_Truck_Drivers) — performed by · JobTypes
- [Assemblers and Fabricators](/JobTypes/Assemblers_and_Fabricators) — performed by · JobTypes
- [Laborers and Material Movers](/JobTypes/Laborers_and_Material_Movers) — performed by · JobTypes

### What it uses

- [Creative Professionals](/Occupations/Creative_Professionals) — uses · Occupations
- [Students](/Occupations/Students) — uses · Occupations

### What it buys

- [Small Business Owners](/Customers/Small_Business_Owners) — buys · Customers
- [General Consumers](/Customers/General_Consumers) — buys · Customers
- [Educational Institutions](/Customers/Educational_Institutions) — buys · Customers
- [IT Procurement Teams](/Customers/IT_Procurement_Teams) — buys · Customers