Is it possible to build your own notebook?

maks · 8th January 2006, 4:14 PM

Would it be possible to build your own notebook if you had a n/b case with an lcd?

I've found a few cpus etc being sold for notebooks on ebay- is it worth doing so?

deadspawn · 8th January 2006, 6:03 PM

yes you can do it. I believe asus is going to start selling barebone notebook chassis and parts, cpu, gpu, etc. you get more customization, but less warranty. not my choice in a notebook.

Tony · 9th January 2006, 7:50 PM

If you buy the extra parts at the time of purchase from that barebones manufacturer, the warranty should be honoured.

I haven't seen a barebones with a decent video card.

duncangel · 12th January 2006, 4:54 PM

i thought that it was very hard cos you need exact sizes and not to mention very small parts to fit and to cool everything off and such

Tony · 17th January 2006, 7:06 AM

I think you misunderstand how barebones chassis works.

You choose a shell - you have the be happy with the type of video card, motherboard type and screen because they are generally not upgradeable.

You can choose to upgrade CPU, MEM and HDD and optical drive and any removeable device like a mini wireless card.

Usually the above parts are all industry standard.

One of the guys here is a retailer... Flamethefire.

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9th January 2006, 7:50 PM	#3
Tony Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 9,915	If you buy the extra parts at the time of purchase from that barebones manufacturer, the warranty should be honoured. I haven't seen a barebones with a decent video card. __________________ "Nowadays things are completely different, and auto makers are much more global in structure. Its difficult to see ANY new car these days as the product of any one company or country. There are honourable exceptions that prove this rule though. The R32, R33 and R34 series Skylines were the babies of an intensely focused faction inside Nissan, a group who still feel their heritage & family tree come from the Prince regime of ex-aircraft engineers who were really serious about racing and making great cars. Sadly, this group now seems to be feeling pressure to change." I drive a stock R33 non turbo automatic Skyline - 120kW at the wheels! OCAU Nissan Skyline Club Member

12th January 2006, 4:54 PM	#4
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17th January 2006, 7:06 AM	#5
Tony Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 9,915	I think you misunderstand how barebones chassis works. You choose a shell - you have the be happy with the type of video card, motherboard type and screen because they are generally not upgradeable. You can choose to upgrade CPU, MEM and HDD and optical drive and any removeable device like a mini wireless card. Usually the above parts are all industry standard. One of the guys here is a retailer... Flamethefire. __________________ "Nowadays things are completely different, and auto makers are much more global in structure. Its difficult to see ANY new car these days as the product of any one company or country. There are honourable exceptions that prove this rule though. The R32, R33 and R34 series Skylines were the babies of an intensely focused faction inside Nissan, a group who still feel their heritage & family tree come from the Prince regime of ex-aircraft engineers who were really serious about racing and making great cars. Sadly, this group now seems to be feeling pressure to change." I drive a stock R33 non turbo automatic Skyline - 120kW at the wheels! OCAU Nissan Skyline Club Member

8th January 2006, 6:03 PM	#2
deadspawn Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 442	yes you can do it. I believe asus is going to start selling barebone notebook chassis and parts, cpu, gpu, etc. you get more customization, but less warranty. not my choice in a notebook.