- May 31, 2024
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Right, so this is a big one. Might want to take a seat.
I want to build a laptop that's almost as powerful as a mid range desktop, of course in the realm of possibility. Something built more for heavier duty video editing, 3D modeling, AI VRAM demanding software, and even some gaming, while optimizing heat dissipation and energy as much as possible, and if possible as many hardware ports as I can get from the list provided below. Gaming for me is less of a priority, but I want to be able to run Minecraft and TF2 without suffocating the computer, like I do my current one. I have the intention of buying a briefcase, reinforcing it, and repurposing it as the case for this build. I understand that things like the power supply are going to be amongst the hardest of challenges with this, which is why I'm looking for help. Below are the things I have in mind:
*High mid-range, unsoldered CPU (i.e., 11-13th Gen Intel, or AMD Ryzen 9 7XXX, except UNSOLDERED). Obviously this makes things significantly harder, as there are almost no swappable laptop processors that have been made in the last 8-10 years. I could use a lower end desktop CPU instead, but those require more power and hardware for heat dissipation. I have looked around on google and some tech shops, but have found almost nothing. And I don't have a specific preference for the CPU brand, I have heard that as of late AMD has greatly improved on the heat dissipation with their recent processors, but I have only ever used Intel as they tend to be cheap.
*Dedicated graphics card, with a larger amount of Video RAM. This, I have found a couple of things on. I plan on purchasing a budget dedicated GPU for my current laptop, so even if what I need for this build is something that's still very much out of reach, I can always use this card in the meantime. I am looking for something around 12GB+ of VRAM, lower maximum power consumption, and $800 USD or lower.
*Ports. Lots of ports, not too many, but as many as some of the now much older laptops used to have, like the Dell Inspiron 1000 as a smaller example. 4-6x USB 3.0+ (does not have to be 3.0 gen) ports, 1x Thunderbolt port, 1x VGA port, 1x HDMI out port and 1x HDMI in port, 1x Micro SD Card slot, 1x Standard SD Card slot, 1x Ethernet port, 1x Modem port (yes. I want a modem port lol), 1x 3.5mm audio port out, 1x 3.5mm audio port in. And a couple of NVMe slots, a slot for a 2.5 inch hard drive (if possible), a PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (for GPU), and a couple of mini PCIe slots.
*A minimum of 24 GB of CPU memory, preferably DDR4. Would like 64 GB, but anything more than 16 is a huge win for me.
*A battery supply capable of providing at least an hour of life at maximum draw. I have not done too much research with this, I know for a fact that any battery will be amongst the heaviest components in this build. I want something that, at minimum requirement, provides the system at maximum power an hour of running time without AC connection. I don't entirely know if this is possible, I would need to calculate the total amount of power the system needs before I can start looking at batteries.
I want to make something that is based all around versatility, compatibility, and portability. I also don't expect any extremely high display resolutions, 1080p is just fine for me. Whatever parts I use to build it, it's going to be wicked heavy for a laptop too. I'm hoping for something that weighs a maximum of 20-25 pounds, as I would still like to use it as a... *lap* top in some cases. And the ventilation shouldn't be too much of a problem... I can make dedicated vents on the sides and back to maximize airflow. This is something that will absolutely take me a while to make happen, if it's even possible. If y'all can provide any help, I would greatly appreciate it. Let me know if I have too high of expectations for anything, please. Thanks in advance.
I want to build a laptop that's almost as powerful as a mid range desktop, of course in the realm of possibility. Something built more for heavier duty video editing, 3D modeling, AI VRAM demanding software, and even some gaming, while optimizing heat dissipation and energy as much as possible, and if possible as many hardware ports as I can get from the list provided below. Gaming for me is less of a priority, but I want to be able to run Minecraft and TF2 without suffocating the computer, like I do my current one. I have the intention of buying a briefcase, reinforcing it, and repurposing it as the case for this build. I understand that things like the power supply are going to be amongst the hardest of challenges with this, which is why I'm looking for help. Below are the things I have in mind:
*High mid-range, unsoldered CPU (i.e., 11-13th Gen Intel, or AMD Ryzen 9 7XXX, except UNSOLDERED). Obviously this makes things significantly harder, as there are almost no swappable laptop processors that have been made in the last 8-10 years. I could use a lower end desktop CPU instead, but those require more power and hardware for heat dissipation. I have looked around on google and some tech shops, but have found almost nothing. And I don't have a specific preference for the CPU brand, I have heard that as of late AMD has greatly improved on the heat dissipation with their recent processors, but I have only ever used Intel as they tend to be cheap.
*Dedicated graphics card, with a larger amount of Video RAM. This, I have found a couple of things on. I plan on purchasing a budget dedicated GPU for my current laptop, so even if what I need for this build is something that's still very much out of reach, I can always use this card in the meantime. I am looking for something around 12GB+ of VRAM, lower maximum power consumption, and $800 USD or lower.
*Ports. Lots of ports, not too many, but as many as some of the now much older laptops used to have, like the Dell Inspiron 1000 as a smaller example. 4-6x USB 3.0+ (does not have to be 3.0 gen) ports, 1x Thunderbolt port, 1x VGA port, 1x HDMI out port and 1x HDMI in port, 1x Micro SD Card slot, 1x Standard SD Card slot, 1x Ethernet port, 1x Modem port (yes. I want a modem port lol), 1x 3.5mm audio port out, 1x 3.5mm audio port in. And a couple of NVMe slots, a slot for a 2.5 inch hard drive (if possible), a PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (for GPU), and a couple of mini PCIe slots.
*A minimum of 24 GB of CPU memory, preferably DDR4. Would like 64 GB, but anything more than 16 is a huge win for me.
*A battery supply capable of providing at least an hour of life at maximum draw. I have not done too much research with this, I know for a fact that any battery will be amongst the heaviest components in this build. I want something that, at minimum requirement, provides the system at maximum power an hour of running time without AC connection. I don't entirely know if this is possible, I would need to calculate the total amount of power the system needs before I can start looking at batteries.
I want to make something that is based all around versatility, compatibility, and portability. I also don't expect any extremely high display resolutions, 1080p is just fine for me. Whatever parts I use to build it, it's going to be wicked heavy for a laptop too. I'm hoping for something that weighs a maximum of 20-25 pounds, as I would still like to use it as a... *lap* top in some cases. And the ventilation shouldn't be too much of a problem... I can make dedicated vents on the sides and back to maximize airflow. This is something that will absolutely take me a while to make happen, if it's even possible. If y'all can provide any help, I would greatly appreciate it. Let me know if I have too high of expectations for anything, please. Thanks in advance.
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