ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

White box (computer hardware)

Okay kiddo, so imagine you have a toy box. You know how all your toys are different, some are big and some are small, right?

Well, imagine a big box that has all the parts to make a computer, but instead of it being all fancy and shiny with a brand name like the ones you see in the store, it's just plain white. That's why people call it a "white box".

This "white box" is usually made by people who know how to put all the computer parts together, just like how your parents or guardians make your toys for you. They choose all the parts carefully to make sure they work well together and then put them together to make a fully functioning computer.

People like to use "white boxes" because it can be cheaper than buying a fancy brand named computer. It can also be customized and upgraded more easily if you need to add or change parts in the future.

So, in short, a white box is just a regular computer that's been put together by someone who knows what they're doing, and it can be cheaper and more customizable than buying a pre-made one.
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