possible to build a laptop?

psp_crazy1 · 06-23-2007, 06:45 PM

is it possible? Would it be like desktops, cost less, and run better?

jorsoft03 · 06-23-2007, 06:53 PM

You can buy barebones notebooks from MSI and Asus and then buy parts like the processor, ram, and hard drive, but it usually costs more to do it that way than buying it preassembled and it's not nearly as easy to do. Building your own desktop is much easier--laptops are a lot more challenging and usually more expensive anyways.

psp_crazy1 · 06-23-2007, 07:08 PM

Thanks, it may be more expansive, but i'll look into it.

decibaL · 06-23-2007, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jorsoft03

You can buy barebones notebooks from MSI and Asus and then buy parts like the processor, ram, and hard drive, but it usually costs more to do it that way than buying it preassembled and it's not nearly as easy to do. Building your own desktop is much easier--laptops are a lot more challenging and usually more expensive anyways.

desktop = 30 min
laptop = 5 min (6 if you never used a screwdriver before)

therefore desktops ARE OBVIOUSLY EASIER TO BUILD THAN laptops

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vernong1992 · 06-23-2007, 10:49 PM

just buy a good asus one....

kfc469 · 06-23-2007, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by decibaL

desktop = 30 min
laptop = 5 min (6 if you never used a screwdriver before)

um, don't think so. A desktop is easy to build, all you have to do is plug everything in and you have as much space as you need. but, with a laptop you are working in a very confined space and everything has to fit perfectly. It takes much more time to align the parts.

decibaL · 06-23-2007, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kfc469

um, don't think so. A desktop is easy to build, all you have to do is plug everything in and you have as much space as you need. but, with a laptop you are working in a very confined space and everything has to fit perfectly. It takes much more time to align the parts.

i guarantee i can build a laptop faster than you can put together a desktop, everything is in a very confined space therefore pieces fit exactly into place, no second guessing and i built dozens of both so dont start

peterhuang913 · 06-24-2007, 12:00 AM

lets.

kfc469 · 06-24-2007, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by decibaL

i built dozens of both so dont start

which is exactly why your can do it so quickly. But, for someone whos never built a laptop before, don't you think a desktop would be easier?

peterhuang913 · 06-24-2007, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kfc469

which is exactly why your can do it so quickly. But, for someone whos never built a laptop before, don't you think a desktop would be easier?

not really

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