# Computer

> Canonical source: [Computer](https://satisfactorybase.com/wiki/items/computer)
> Language: en

A complex logic machine that is used to control advanced behavior in other machines.

## Properties

- Entity type: Item
- Form: solid
- Stack size: 50
- Sink points: 8 352
- Radioactive: No
- Can be discarded: Yes

## Produced by

### [Alternate: Caterium Computer](/wiki/recipes/recipe-alternate-computer-1-c)

16 s. [Manufacturer](/wiki/buildings/manufacturer)

[Circuit Board](/wiki/items/circuit-board): 4 per cycle; 15/min, [Quickwire](/wiki/items/quickwire): 14 per cycle; 52.5/min, [Rubber](/wiki/items/rubber): 6 per cycle; 22.5/min → [Computer](/wiki/items/computer): 1 per cycle; 3.75/min.

### [Alternate: Crystal Computer](/wiki/recipes/recipe-alternate-computer-2-c)

36 s. [Assembler](/wiki/buildings/assembler)

[Circuit Board](/wiki/items/circuit-board): 3 per cycle; 5/min, [Crystal Oscillator](/wiki/items/crystal-oscillator): 1 per cycle; 1.6666666666666667/min → [Computer](/wiki/items/computer): 2 per cycle; 3.3333333333333335/min.

### [Computer](/wiki/recipes/recipe-computer-c)

24 s. [Manufacturer](/wiki/buildings/manufacturer)

[Circuit Board](/wiki/items/circuit-board): 4 per cycle; 10/min, [Cable](/wiki/items/cable): 8 per cycle; 20/min, [Plastic](/wiki/items/plastic): 16 per cycle; 40/min → [Computer](/wiki/items/computer): 1 per cycle; 2.5/min.

## Used as recipe ingredient

### [Alternate: Super-State Computer](/wiki/recipes/recipe-alternate-superstatecomputer-c)

25 s. [Manufacturer](/wiki/buildings/manufacturer)

[Computer](/wiki/items/computer): 3 per cycle; 7.2/min, [Electromagnetic Control Rod](/wiki/items/electromagnetic-control-rod): 1 per cycle; 2.4/min, [Battery](/wiki/items/battery): 10 per cycle; 24/min, [Wire](/wiki/items/wire): 25 per cycle; 60/min → [Supercomputer](/wiki/items/supercomputer): 1 per cycle; 2.4/min.

### [Supercomputer](/wiki/recipes/recipe-computersuper-c)

32 s. [Manufacturer](/wiki/buildings/manufacturer)

[Computer](/wiki/items/computer): 4 per cycle; 7.5/min, [AI Limiter](/wiki/items/ai-limiter): 2 per cycle; 3.75/min, [High-Speed Connector](/wiki/items/high-speed-connector): 3 per cycle; 5.625/min, [Plastic](/wiki/items/plastic): 28 per cycle; 52.5/min → [Supercomputer](/wiki/items/supercomputer): 1 per cycle; 1.875/min.

### [Hoverpack](/wiki/recipes/recipe-hoverpack-c)

120 s. 

[Motor](/wiki/items/motor): 8 per cycle, [Heavy Modular Frame](/wiki/items/heavy-modular-frame): 4 per cycle, [Computer](/wiki/items/computer): 8 per cycle, [Alclad Aluminum Sheet](/wiki/items/alclad-aluminum-sheet): 40 per cycle → [Hoverpack](/wiki/items/hoverpack): 1 per cycle.

### [Radio Control Unit](/wiki/recipes/recipe-radiocontrolunit-c)

48 s. [Manufacturer](/wiki/buildings/manufacturer)

[Aluminum Casing](/wiki/items/aluminum-casing): 32 per cycle; 40/min, [Crystal Oscillator](/wiki/items/crystal-oscillator): 1 per cycle; 1.25/min, [Computer](/wiki/items/computer): 2 per cycle; 2.5/min → [Radio Control Unit](/wiki/items/radio-control-unit): 2 per cycle; 2.5/min.

### [Adaptive Control Unit](/wiki/recipes/recipe-spaceelevatorpart-5-c)

60 s. [Manufacturer](/wiki/buildings/manufacturer)

[Automated Wiring](/wiki/items/automated-wiring): 5 per cycle; 5/min, [Circuit Board](/wiki/items/circuit-board): 5 per cycle; 5/min, [Heavy Modular Frame](/wiki/items/heavy-modular-frame): 1 per cycle; 1/min, [Computer](/wiki/items/computer): 2 per cycle; 2/min → [Adaptive Control Unit](/wiki/items/adaptive-control-unit): 1 per cycle; 1/min.

## Used in construction

- [Alien Power Augmenter](/wiki/buildings/alien-power-augmenter): 10
- [Blender](/wiki/buildings/blender): 10
- [Blueprint Designer Mk.2](/wiki/buildings/blueprint-designer-mk-2): 20
- [Programmable Splitter](/wiki/buildings/programmable-splitter): 2
- [Radar Tower](/wiki/buildings/radar-tower): 10
- [Block Signal](/wiki/buildings/block-signal): 1
- [Path Signal](/wiki/buildings/path-signal): 1

## Used in schematic costs

- [Manual Depot Uploader](/wiki/schematics/manual-depot-uploader): 17
- [Power Augmenter](/wiki/schematics/power-augmenter): 50
- [Upgraded Power Connectors](/wiki/schematics/upgraded-power-connectors): 15
- [Programmable Splitter](/wiki/schematics/programmable-splitter): 50
- [Radar Technology](/wiki/schematics/radar-technology): 50
- [Inflated Pocket Dimension](/wiki/schematics/inflated-pocket-dimension-research-sulfur-6): 50
- [FICSIT Blueprints Mk.2](/wiki/schematics/ficsit-blueprints-mk-2): 100
- [Railway Signalling](/wiki/schematics/railway-signalling): 50
- [Bauxite Refinement](/wiki/schematics/bauxite-refinement): 100
- [Control System Development](/wiki/schematics/control-system-development): 200
- [Hoverpack](/wiki/schematics/hoverpack): 100

## Related items

- [Circuit Board](/wiki/items/circuit-board)
- [Quickwire](/wiki/items/quickwire)
- [Rubber](/wiki/items/rubber)
- [Crystal Oscillator](/wiki/items/crystal-oscillator)
- [Cable](/wiki/items/cable)
- [Plastic](/wiki/items/plastic)
- [Electromagnetic Control Rod](/wiki/items/electromagnetic-control-rod)
- [Battery](/wiki/items/battery)
- [Wire](/wiki/items/wire)
- [Supercomputer](/wiki/items/supercomputer)
- [AI Limiter](/wiki/items/ai-limiter)
- [High-Speed Connector](/wiki/items/high-speed-connector)
- [Motor](/wiki/items/motor)
- [Heavy Modular Frame](/wiki/items/heavy-modular-frame)
- [Alclad Aluminum Sheet](/wiki/items/alclad-aluminum-sheet)
- [Hoverpack](/wiki/items/hoverpack)
- [Aluminum Casing](/wiki/items/aluminum-casing)
- [Radio Control Unit](/wiki/items/radio-control-unit)
- [Automated Wiring](/wiki/items/automated-wiring)
- [Adaptive Control Unit](/wiki/items/adaptive-control-unit)

## Unlocked by

- [Industrial Manufacturing](/wiki/schematics/industrial-manufacturing): Milestone · Tier 6
- [Alternate: Caterium Computer](/wiki/schematics/alternate-caterium-computer): Hard Drive alternate
- [Alternate: Crystal Computer](/wiki/schematics/alternate-crystal-computer): Hard Drive alternate

## Guides

- [Alternate recipes and Hard Drives](/guides/alternate-recipes)

## Technical Details

- Class name: Desc_Computer_C
- Native class: FGItemDescriptor
- Asset path: /Game/FactoryGame/Resource/Parts/Computer/Desc_Computer
- Resource form (export): RF_SOLID
