Questions on building new laptop

JamesPr · 07-08-2008, 04:45 PM

I have not built a computer before. I am interested in attempting to build my own; preferably a laptop. I have heard that building a personal computer from scratch is much more inexpensive than actually buying one. I have a moderate knowledge base to work from dealing with computers. I have minimal experience with hardware but I generally know what parts provide what function.

Is building a laptop even something I should attempt without having built a desktop before?

My questions are,

Where should I shop for parts? Is www.newegg.com a decent priced store?

Are there any books or online tutorials any of you can recommend?

What is the price range I will be looking at for a quality computer? I don't need a computer that has cutting edge quality on everything. I am looking for a computer I can use for college in the fall.

I have the majority of the software I will use, including the operating system and microsoft products.

Is this even worth the time investment? New laptops are $450 plus rebates. What price range would I be looking at for building my own laptop?

Thank you!

ukulele_ninja · 07-08-2008, 04:49 PM

You can't really 'build' a laptop by assembling the parts yourself because everything on them are sort of customized to fit only a certain way.

However if you go to a company like dell or hp etc. You can customize what parts you want in it.

Garethman!!` · 07-08-2008, 05:51 PM

http://www.rkcomputer.net/rkcnoteboo...uct_detail&p=3

maybe that would be a help? You can customize all hardware inside of it. And there is the option to build it yourself.

Kill Bill · 07-08-2008, 06:04 PM

What about a barebone laptop

cohen · 07-09-2008, 01:11 AM

i think for laptops it is best left to the big companies.

Sheringan · 07-09-2008, 10:59 AM

Laptops can be difficult to be custom made. Many parts can be difficult to assemble because it can't fit in another brands compartments like the laptop video driver. Many computer owners have switched to another laptop video driver for their gaming purposes but having difficulties in installing the parts. I would say that only the desktop can be custom made.

Kill Bill · 07-10-2008, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cohen

i think for laptops it is best left to the big companies.

Ditto but if need be get a barebone. Theres lots of tutorials on youtube

07-08-2008, 04:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
JamesPr New Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1	Questions on building new laptop I have not built a computer before. I am interested in attempting to build my own; preferably a laptop. I have heard that building a personal computer from scratch is much more inexpensive than actually buying one. I have a moderate knowledge base to work from dealing with computers. I have minimal experience with hardware but I generally know what parts provide what function. Is building a laptop even something I should attempt without having built a desktop before? My questions are, Where should I shop for parts? Is www.newegg.com a decent priced store? Are there any books or online tutorials any of you can recommend? What is the price range I will be looking at for a quality computer? I don't need a computer that has cutting edge quality on everything. I am looking for a computer I can use for college in the fall. I have the majority of the software I will use, including the operating system and microsoft products. Is this even worth the time investment? New laptops are $450 plus rebates. What price range would I be looking at for building my own laptop? Thank you!

07-08-2008, 04:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
ukulele_ninja Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,306	You can't really 'build' a laptop by assembling the parts yourself because everything on them are sort of customized to fit only a certain way. However if you go to a company like dell or hp etc. You can customize what parts you want in it. __________________ Do you remember when the tigers broke free? CF COD4: CF\|UkuleleNinja

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Garethman!!` Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK and USA Age: 18 Posts: 1,069	http://www.rkcomputer.net/rkcnoteboo...uct_detail&p=3 maybe that would be a help? You can customize all hardware inside of it. And there is the option to build it yourself. __________________ CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 / AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 1.70GHz RAM : 8GB DDR2 PC6400 / 2GB DDR2-667 PC5300 A-DATA HDD : 750GB SATA Seagate Barracuda/ Western Digital Scorpio 250GB 7200RPM GPU : Radeon HD2900XT 512MB / Radeon Xpress 1150 128MB OS : Windows Vista Ultimate x64 / Windows Vista Home Premium PSU : Hiper 730W ATX / 80W Dell Laptop Power Brick

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Kill Bill Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ireland Age: 12 Posts: 949	What about a barebone laptop __________________ Macbook Pro 2.5GHz 17'' matte,2.5GHz C2D Penryn,2GB 667MHz,8600M GT 512mb,250GB 5400RPM, Mac OS Leopard (Latest Firmware) with Vista Ultimate A.K.A bootcamp.

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cohen Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 14 Posts: 7,292	i think for laptops it is best left to the big companies. __________________ Cohen Now has Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack ! View My website My Computer Specs My Computer Pics E-mail + MSN Mac vs PC (Has swearing) How design a free website Where are you in the World??? Computer Forum Poll

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Sheringan Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Alberta Age: 27 Posts: 29	Laptops can be difficult to be custom made. Many parts can be difficult to assemble because it can't fit in another brands compartments like the laptop video driver. Many computer owners have switched to another laptop video driver for their gaming purposes but having difficulties in installing the parts. I would say that only the desktop can be custom made. __________________ Best Rated Laptops, Comparison, Internet and Wireless Access http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/...type=3&subid=0

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