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    top gaming notebook chassis?

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by sup3000639, Nov 27, 2011.

  1. sup3000639

    sup3000639 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am just wondering, If I had all the parts I needed, which chassis should I choose for a custom build? Clevo, Compal? Which particular model (such as the Clevo P180HM) do you suggest for a gaming build (17.3 inches or above)? Which one has the best air circulation (such as the Asus G74SX which has a nice venting design (btw does Asus sell barebones?))

    Thanks
     
    sup3000639, Nov 27, 2011
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  2. Syndrome

    Syndrome Torque Matters

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    I don't know if Asus sells barebones, but they don't have any ports on thier g73. After owning this I will never buy an Asus notebook again.
     
    Syndrome, Nov 27, 2011
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    synce Notebook Consultant

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    I've read the G73 is the quietest gaming notebook (think it was on anandtech). If I wanted something huge though I'd probably get the P180HM, it looks so damn sexy :p
     
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  4. Geekz

    Geekz Notebook Deity

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    Sager/Clevo has pretty good air design/cooling same with the asus, but I like the corporate "bland" look of the sager.

    build wise, both are premium enough that it's built better than your average consumer laptop (the case would most likely outlast the components inside)
     
    Geekz, Nov 27, 2011
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  5. Ari3sgr3gg0

    Ari3sgr3gg0 Notebook Consultant

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    I'd go with an x8100 chassis design since it offers plenty of room and ports. Also there's empty space inside to mod the heatsinks/add more fans :D
     
    Ari3sgr3gg0, Nov 28, 2011
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    Ladde9 Newbie

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    or normal players, its probably Allienware's M18x Laptop around US$4000

    WITH

    2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7-2960XM Overclocked Turbo Boost up to 4.0GHz (8MB Cache) CPU

    Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate SP1 64bit Operating System

    Dual 2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 580M NVIDIA® SLI® Enabled Video Card

    18.4" (46.74cm) Full HD (1920 x 1080) WLED LCD panel Display

    1.5TB Hard Drive

    Optical Drive
    Slot-Load Dual Layer DVD Burner (DVD+-RW, CD-RW) (standard)
    Slot-Loading Dual Layer Blu-ray Reader (BR-ROM, DVD+-RW, CD-RW)
    Power
    High Capacity 12-cell Lithium Ion (97whr)

    Camera
    3.0 Megapixel HD Video and Picture Camera with dual digital microphones
    Wireless
    Networking and Wi-Fi Options
    Integrated 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet NIC (Standard)
    Intel® Advanced-N 6200 a/g/n 2x2 MIMO Technology (Standard)
    Intel® Ultimate-N WiFi Link 6300 a/g/n 3x3 MIMO Technology (Optional)

    Bluetooth Option
    Internal Bluetooth® 3.0 (Standard)
    Ports, Slots & Chassis
    External Chassis Connections
    (1x) Power/DC-in Jack
    (1x) RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet IPv6
    (2x) SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Ports
    (2x) Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Port
    (1x) eSATA 3Gb/s + USB 2.0 Combo port (with PowerShare Technology)
    (1x) Mini-Display Port
    (1x) HDMI 1.4 Audio and Video Output
    (1x) HDMI 1.3 Audio and Video Input
    (1x) VGA Port
    (1x) 9-in-1 Media Card Reader
    (2x) Audio Out 1/8" Ports
    (1x) Combo S/PDIF Optical output / Analog Headphone Line Out (7.1 digital audio output via S/PDIF)
    (1x) Line In Microphone 1/8" Port (retaskable for 5.1 analog audio output)
    (1x) Security Lock port

    System Dimensions
    Height
    Front: 53.00mm (2.09 inches)
    Rear: 54.20mm (2.13 inches)
    Depth: 322.00 mm (12.68 inches)
    Width: 436.00 mm (17.17 inches)
    Starting at weight: 5.41 kg (11.93 lbs)

    Color Options
    Space Black Anodized Aluminum
    Nebula Red Anodized Aluminum

    Keyboard
    4-Zone, multi-color RGB, 82 key keyboard with AlienFX™ lighting controls
    5 user-programmable keys providing up to 15 distinct functions per application for game.
     
    Ladde9, Dec 23, 2011
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