No Man's Sky is a game all about exploration, cataloging, and just putzing around an unfamiliar galaxy. Grabbing friends to come along with you is a big part of the fun along with adopting companion pets, finding new ships, and unraveling the Atlas mystery.

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In order to do all of that, however, you need all the right parts and materials like carbon nanotubes, gold, or sodium. The quantum computer is one of those many parts that come in handy in upper-level technology items. Here's how to buy a quantum computer and how to craft it.

Where To Get A Quantum Computer

Where To Get A Quantum Computer

Much like Wiring Looms or other technological parts, players can purchase them from Galactic Trade Terminals at Space Stations, Technology Merchants, and other locations for ~5,000 units. One thing to keep in mind is that not all terminals or locations will have Quantum Computers available. It all depends on what kind of economic system that area has.

In all, there are 7 types of economies in No Man's Sky including:

  • Power Generation
  • Mining
  • Trading
  • Technology
  • Advanced Materials
  • Manufacturing
  • Scientific

Economy strength may also play a part in whether or not a terminal or Technology Merchant has Quantum Computers for purchase. A more reliable method of getting a Quantum Computer is to craft one.

How To Unlock A Quantum Computer

How To Unlock A Quantum Computer

During your travels around the galaxy, you'll come across manufacturing facilities with their alarms blaring. You can access the terminal there and answer a question or riddle to try and silence the alarm. If successful, you receive some kind of reward which can be (but not always is) unlocking a blueprint.

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Simply select "Quantum Computer" as a recipe to learn and then you can craft one whenever you want to do so. If you want an easier way to find one of these facilities, trade-in navigation data for a "Secure Site" chart at the Cartographer station. That way, you have a higher chance of unlocking the blueprint quickly.

You should also be able to purchase the blueprint from the Synthesis Laboratory for 250 Nanites.

How To Craft A Quantum Computer

How To Craft A Quantum Computer

As with most things in No Man's Sky, crafting something is the best way to ensure you always have what you need available. As mentioned, you can unlock the blueprint in-game, but here is the actual recipe for Quantum Computers in No Man's Sky:

Recipe:

  • Microprocesser x1
  • Antimatter x1
  • Chromatic Metal x25

The developer Hello Games also adjusted what recipes use what materials, so here is the list of item recipes that use Quantum Computers:

Used in:

  • Warp Core Resonator
  • Optical Drill
  • Q-Resonator
  • Amplified Warp Shielding
  • Oxygen Rerouter
  • Survey Device
  • Pulse Spitter Richochet Module
  • Holographic Analyser
  • Superior Translator

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