KiD KuN Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Hello guys i am now planning to build my own notebook which is OSx86 compatible.... I will buy all parts online but the main problem is the chasis of the notebook(casing) can any one tell me where i can find this on the internet.....If the chasis is found, i will start searching for the motherboard and stuf...suggestions accepted...... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/23363-building-my-own-laptopnotebook/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouch Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Nobody makes notebook chassis for system builders - your only option would be to pick up a spare from a laptop vendor but it would almost certainly require that you then fill it with exactly the same components as was in the original model the case is for. And it will probably cost more to build than just buying the original laptop. Not really worth the effort i'm afraid. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/23363-building-my-own-laptopnotebook/#findComment-154949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
munky Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 thats not strictly true, ouch - i remember seeing a 'build your own' laptop thing somewhere. i'll edit this post if i can find it. EDIT: here's some linkage: http://tomshardware.co.uk/2005/05/04/build...dream_notebook/ http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/mobile/di...nbook-1559.html http://www.laptopchoicesonline.com/barebook-laptops.html 'Barebook' would appear to be the term of choice for these type of laptops. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/23363-building-my-own-laptopnotebook/#findComment-154958 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouch Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Hmm hadn't seen those before - seems like you get to choose an optical drive, processor HD and memory - but since most of those are going to be pretty constrained by the logic board thats already fitted then i doubt theres that much advantage to it. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/23363-building-my-own-laptopnotebook/#findComment-154973 Share on other sites More sharing options...
munky Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 there are others in which you can choose the GPU, i beleive. anyway, the option is there if you REALLY want to.... personally i'd just buy a MacBook Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/23363-building-my-own-laptopnotebook/#findComment-154977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Dog Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 check dell website, choose the base notebook (usually based only on motherboard) then you choose cpu speed, ram, video, hard drive. you can easelly build a notebook with almost the same hardware of a macbook pro that cost 3000$ for 1900$ i never checked if all the hardware could work on OS X as i don't have this laptop ^^ Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/23363-building-my-own-laptopnotebook/#findComment-154992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
st1ckman Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 This is a link to a barebones notebook you just need to add cpu, hdd, dvd etc. Barebones Notebook Hope this helps. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/23363-building-my-own-laptopnotebook/#findComment-155033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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