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Grandpa bursts with pride as 7-year-old grandson builds computers from scratch

Friday, May 14, 2021 at 1:15 PM by Nathaniel Crabbe

- A very proud grandpa recently headed online to share a heartwarming post about his intelligent grandson

- According to the inspiring post, the smart seven-year-old is able to build computers from scratch

- The smart little boy also understands the different types of components that go into a working computer, which is phenomenal at such a tender age

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A proud grandpa and IT veteran, Quintin Truter, recently took some time to brag about his super-smart grandson who takes after him when it comes to computers and making them work.

According to the post, his grandson not only understands the different components inside a computer but he also knows how to put it all together to form a working computer system.

Grandpa Bursts With Pride as Grandson,7,Builds Computers From Scratch — This young boy has a passion for PCs. Image: Provided
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"A very proud IT veteran and grandfather by the name of Quintin Truter shared photos of his 7-year-old grandson, who can build a computer from scratch."

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"This little boy also understands the different types of components, can connect front panel lights, and install different kinds of software after building up the computer. Quintin Truter says that he is getting old and his wish is that his grandson could follow in his footsteps," a Briefly News post reads.

Locals loved it and had this to say:

Bra Jay Ramanyoga said:

"That's what our children must be taught."

Thembisile Mkhondo said:

"Genius!"

In other inspiring YEN.com.gh, a Twitter user named Joshua Gabriel Oluwaseyi shared the story of the talented kid on Twitter, which quickly went viral. According to Oluwaseyi, the teenager managed to build a replica of the popular heavy loading truck known as a Caterpillar.

Even more interesting about the creation is the fact that he displayed a knowledge of hydraulics by building it to be powered with the use of a syringe and water.