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    Looking to Build my own Notebook

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by Delimeat567, Apr 3, 2011.

  1. Delimeat567

    Delimeat567 Notebook Consultant

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    Hey all,

    So I have looked around the web forever for a notebook that would meet my needs.

    I am really wanting a 5850/70 (DDR5) ATi card, on a notebook that is priced under $1250. But I am just not able to find it anywhere. The ASUS G53 is as close as I could get, but that has a 460m in it. So basically I just winded up deciding that it was time for me to try building my own custom laptop.

    I'm not worried about being careful or imprecise, as I am in general a very careful person when handling computers and expensive equipment. My real problem is that I am not sure what exactly I want to buy.

    I know I want 8GB RAM, a 5850/70, and a i7 processor (Or a i5 second generation), but the other stuff really isn't too important to me. Hard drives are easy to put in, so I can do that myself too. But things like a wifi card, with bluetooth and the like, a optical bay drive and all of the other numerous computer parts, I have never handled.

    Is there anyone out there who is willing to help me try and build my very own first ever custom laptop?
     
    Delimeat567, Apr 3, 2011
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Laptops are not like desktops. You can't just buy whatever you want and throw it into a chassis. You're probably best off buying a Clevo/Sager and customizing that, but you're looking for a very powerful GPU and CPU as well as 8 GB of RAM all for under $1250, which is going to be near impossible to fine.
     
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  3. svl7

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    I'd recommend getting a refurbished Alienware M15x / M17x r2 from the Dell outlet or an used one from the forum marketplace, or from wherever and upgrade it yourself with parts from the same sources.

    Building a notebook yourself is almost an impossible task and you will definitely ending up spending more than when you buy one.

    Clevo/Sager is an option as well.
     
    svl7, Apr 4, 2011
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    M1rr0r Notebook Enthusiast

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    lloose Notebook Guru

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  6. Rykoshet

    Rykoshet Notebook Deity

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    Why not a mini-ITX ???

    But seriously, I've been weaned off the mini-ITX, I think it could be done, but I'd have blown an extra $100-200 on the motherboard and case, and wouldn't have had any room to throw in a sound card.

    What case did you use for your HTPC? That's a pretty powerful rig for one of those slim HTPC cases.
     
    Rykoshet, Apr 13, 2011
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