Humans are funny creatures. For whatever reason, when handling a piece of electronics, we tend to equate heft with value. If something feels too light, it gives the impression of being cheap or inferior. As such, it’s not unheard of for gadgets to include a little chunk of metal that serves no purpose other than to add weight.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://hackaday.com/2023/12/12/cheap-computer-psu-puts-on-weight-with-box-of-iron/