/diy/ - Do It Yourself

>>2729057
It's not going to be cheaper or functional, just buy a second hand thinkpad for $90, then learn about electronics

>>2729062
>cheaper or functional
what makes you say that it won't be functional, I don't mind spending some money on the project
>learn about electronics
That's the plan

So first I'm going to need
>motherboard
>CPU
>GPU
>RAM
>memory storage
I'm going to read about each one of those
But how do I know if they are compatible? Can I mix different brands?

What kind of mother board do I get?
The prices range from cheap to very expensive

>>2729070
You are aware that for most laptops have the CPU and GPU soldered onto the motherboard right? So to make a laptop you have to basically gut another laptop.
I would follow >>2729062 and get a used Thinkpad or something.
Laptops aren't anywhere near as modular as a desktop PC.

>>2729078
>You are aware that for most laptops have the CPU and GPU soldered onto the motherboard right?
And what's stopping me from buying PC cpu/gpu/motherboard separately and just welding up a very big laptopesque case?

>>2729081
nothing is stopping you from being retarded

>>2729081
Because then it wouldn’t even be a laptop but a really bulky semi portable pc? You’re welcome to do it if you want to but you’re not going to get a nice and compact laptop that can just be thrown into a backpack.
The only way you’re gonna build a laptop is probably using something like Framework’s laptops mobo modules. But they’re not cheap.

>>2729057
kek this is mine

>>2729087
The grease stained pizza box really adds that personal touch

>>2729086
>really bulky semi portable pc
That's exactly what I'm trying to make

>>2729091
What’s your budget for this project exactly?

>>2729092
Willing to spend up to £500

>>2729057
>i'm racist and retarded, please spoonfeed me how to build a laptop from scratch

You will be building a "cyberdeck"

Just buy a 2-3 year sold surplus laptop for $250.

Nothing is stopping you from using regular desktop PC parts to make a @laptop@. That being said, other than the large size that desktop parts generaly come in, they are also considerably more power hungry than laptop hardware. Honestly, if you really want to go the diy route, your best bet would either be using gutted laptop parts, or using a board from one of the tine little desktop PCs that are all the rage nowadays. Like the ones minisforum makes. A board from those covers the motherboard, cpu, gpu and you generally still get to put ram and storage separately.

>>2729087
I still have an adjustable power supply, from my college days. Pretty normal, except that I built it inside a fishing tackle box. Was alcohol involved with this beautiful creation, as well?

>>2729113
no but I drank 9 pepsi's while creating it

>>2729064
>what makes you say that it won't be functional
>I don't know anything about computers
laptops aren't plug and play like desktops. You can replace broken parts on your laptop, but you're not going to be able to build one from scratch. Only certain parts on the laptop are easily removable/replaceable. I replaced the broken keyboard on my old laptop and that involved taking the entire case apart. Lurk /g/

>>2729057
Have you even seen the inside of a laptop before, OP? Do you even know what each part is called?

>>2729108
I don't care about the size
There's a lot of motherboards with integrated cpu I found, not sure which one to get

>>2729129
It's a learning process
>>2729130
>Have you even seen the inside of a laptop before, OP?
Yep
>Do you even know what each part is called?
Kind of

Sounds like you want to build a cyber deck. One thing I would ask is, what exactly do you want to do with this thing? Would a desktop suit your needs or do you need a portable option? Cyber decks are fun to build and could he built in a user friendly way, however you may be better suited by a quality second hand laptop. That said if you want to build a deck, go for it. Plenty of youtube videos showing how.

>>2729108
Thoughts on pic rel?
It's got motherboard, cpu, ram
Cheap too

>>2729062
>>2729078
>>2729085
>>2729086
>>2729087
>>2729089
>>2729092
>>2729095
>>2729105
>>2729108
>>2729116
>>2729129
>>2729130
>>2729142

>>2729143
Or this one, more expensive and you have to get cpu and ram sticks separately but I'm assuming it works faster

>>2729144
Not a troll just a genuine retard looking for advice

>>2729143
could work. I'd do some research on different components before spending any money though. Again youtube is a good resource, also as >>2729129 said, lurk on /g/ some.

>>2729142
>Plenty of youtube videos showing how.
Will watch some

>>2729144
I've seen a lot of retarded shit on /diy/.

Alright, bought the parts
Now just need to get some scrap to weld the case out of, might use door hinges

>>2729182

help me finish it

>>2729149
Have you checked:
- the height of a desktop motherboard ?
- the size of a desktop PSU ? (and no, there is no such thing as a laptop PSU, it is integrated on the motherboard)
- the size of the fans required to cool the CPU ?

Best course to make a DIY laptop would be:
1) buy a laptop
2) rip it open
3) tape everything into a pizza box
4) grab a beer and call it a day

>>2729057
>i don't know anything about computers
Why is it that when i post an actual question with a plan i get nothing but fuck you hate, but retards like op post these same questions everyday an get reasonable answers? How do you think you'll make a laptop knowing nothing about computers? Why? Why OP? Are these threads just samefagging to look populated?

>>2729201
Shipping containers
Bodily Modifications/Anything Medical

>>2729370
>the height of a desktop motherboard ?
No
>the size of a desktop PSU ?
You mean, the psu and motherboard are separate?
>the size of the fans required to cool the CPU
There is already fan integrated onto the cpu

I did measure the width and length and bought as much thick steel plate as I could, the rest will be filled with wood
The parts should arrive in few days, will update

>>2729201
"Reinventing the wheel"
"Secret house/build project"
"Wont call landlord"
>>2729490
Shipping containers is a good one too

>>2729487
>Why? Why OP?

>>2729144
digits say this is the truth
So that must be why.

>>2729095

>>2729201
Free energy/perpetual motion

>>2729182
Bolts or rivets would be a better option. You'll get a whole lot of warping if you try to weld sheet metal as thin as the stuff in normal computer cases. And if you try and make something out of thicker metal it'll become so heavy you won't want to lug it around.

If you got that zsus board, some random reddit post says you'll need to cool the VRMs so they don't die, so grab some heatsinks and adhesive thermal pads. That RAM is probably trash, and you'll want either two or four identical sticks so it runs in dual channel mode.

Did you figure out what video card you're going to use and how much power the whole thing will use? There's some pretty beefy smaller power supplies now. Look for flex-ATX, SFX, or TFX and figure out if one of those sizes will work.

For the screen, how about a piano hinge at the front, then something on the back to hold it up? Could be as simple as a wire that goes into different holes on the monitor, like a hood prop for a car but adjustable.

>>2729637
>sheet metal
The one I got is 5mm thick
>heatsinks
You mean, an entire fan? Does it have to be the same brand?
>adhesive thermal pads
Ordering some right now
>RAM is probably trash
The only thing I'm going to be using this is for pirating anime and rpg maker games, you reckon just 2 ram sticks is enough?
Will try 2 and buy extra if it runs slow.
>Did you figure out what video card you're going to use and how much power the whole thing will use?
There is already an integrated gpu in the motherboard, you reckon I could get extra one to boost performance?
>how much power the whole thing will use?
What if I just buy a big lithium battery to supply extra power and some kind of resistor? If not then how can I figure which battery to get?
>piano hinge
Good idea, thanks

The components will not arrive until after new year so if this thread dies before that I will make new one for the assembly

>>2729490
>>2729540
>>2729637
thanks

>>2729723
>>sheet metal
>The one I got is 5mm thick
Seems excessive, but you could use it for the main structure and something thinner for the outer sheeting.

I put together a layout idea assuming you bought that zsus thing which appears to be microATX. Four hard drives so you can run your OS from a m.2 SSD and hoard your anime in RAID5 for data redundancy. The idea is you have your 5mm plate through the middle for maximum stability, screw in the hard drives from the top, then mount the motherboard over top of them. Drawbacks of this would be making sure the screws for the hard drive don't protrude and ground some of the motherboard pins a, but you could get around this by getting countersink screws (and obviously countersinking the holes). Other drawback is having to remove the motherboard to change the drives, but that would ideally be a very rare occurrence. Added a SFX PSU, and from just eyeballing it a half height GPU will fit perfectly depending on how tall of a CPU cooler you can find. You might want to consider adding a wifi card in that empty PCIe x1 slot.

>>heatsinks
>You mean, an entire fan?
No, just heatsinks.
>>RAM is probably trash
>The only thing I'm going to be using this is for pirating anime and rpg maker games, you reckon just 2 ram sticks is enough?
>Will try 2 and buy extra if it runs slow.
You might be fine with the one it comes with. Keep in mind it's supposedly ECC, so you can't mix ECC and non ECC RAM.
>>Did you figure out what video card you're going to use and how much power the whole thing will use?
>There is already an integrated gpu in the motherboard, you reckon I could get extra one to boost performance?
There isn't one. Xeon CPUs have never come with one.
>>how much power the whole thing will use?
>What if I just buy a big lithium battery to supply extra power and some kind of resistor? If not then how can I figure which battery to get?
Probably way too complicated, and modern shit boots fast enough that it might not matter.

>>2730028
Adding on to this, the description of that zsus board says it comes with either a x99 chipset or a b85 chipset, which doesn't make a goddamn bit of sense since the b85 shouldn't even support xeon CPUs. Not sure what the fuck is going on with them, but good luck.

>>2729822
replace free space with
not actually going to do it.
or do it for me

>>2729057
turn that into a light table, you'll learn something and have something actually useful.

2nd hand computers are so cheap there is no reason to fix it as a main, and there is nothing to learn. monitors are easily had for free, I have 5 laying around I can't be assed to pay to dispose of.

you're not asking to learn, you're basically asking to be clock boy.

>>2729822
>>2730109
combine shitty welds and shtty soldering and add not actually going to do it

>>2730028
>m.2 SSD
Are any of those an SSD? (I can't tell)
Salvaged from old laptop
If not will get one
>SFX PSU
Is this just another cpu cooler? There is one on the motherboard
>wifi card
Wait, you need a card to connect to WiFi?
>No, just heatsinks
I did order some
>can't mix ECC and non ECC RAM
Thank you for advice
>Xeon CPUs have never come with one.
Will get a video card then although I think I bought it in a bundle with the motherboard
>might not matter
So, just any PC lithium battery then?
Could salvage my old one but can't figure out how to disconnect it from the motherboard

>>2730113
>no fun allowed
Beta af

>>2730221
I got the battery disconnected!
Can I use this one?

>>2730221
>>m.2 SSD
>Are any of those an SSD? (I can't tell)
Left is wifi, could be used on the new board with an adapter. Top is a SSD, should work. Right is RAM, wrong form factor for the desktop.
>>SFX PSU
>Is this just another cpu cooler? There is one on the motherboard
No, it's the power supply. Converts AC power from the wall to various DC voltages that your computer needs.
>>wifi card
>Wait, you need a card to connect to WiFi?
Yes.
>>might not matter
>So, just any PC lithium battery then?
>Could salvage my old one but can't figure out how to disconnect it from the motherboard
It's complicated, plus desktop parts aren't exactly power efficient.

>>2730330
>AC power from the wall to various DC voltages that your computer needs.
So it goes from the socket into psu and into the battery, got it
Will get one
>It's complicated
Will try to find something

Thank you

>>2730109
>>2730114
updated

>>2730028
i'm counting this one as garbage-tier free software even if you're trying to help.

>>2730221
are you trying to build a desktop now?

>>2729057
If you're a skilled welder offer to trade favors with someone who can 3D print as that can be ideal for small cases or plastic parts withing metal cases.

>>2729057

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7ponUdlFLw

>>2729822
Needs underground room/house.

Got some mild steel sheets
I have underestimated the weigh of materials, full laptop will be 10kg minimum
I also have the thermal pads and some heat sinks, they are very tiny (I forgot to read item description), will get bigger ones if needed be

>>2730831

/g/ here.

I don't understand why you would build a heavy case for a laptop when the main selling point of one is that you can carry it around easily, but okay. It's an interesting learning experience for you, so I'll try to help. Just keep in mind that a thick hull will make heat dispersion difficult. You'll need a way to mitigate the heat because there will be a lot of heat-producing components (CPU, GPU) crammed into a tight space.

>>2729070

The kind of motherboard you're choosing will dictate what kind of hardware you will be able to use.

Let's take a look at >>2729149, for example. The specs of the Gigabyte A520i AC ITX motherboard are mid-range but alright. VRM (Voltage Regulator Module) is used for maintaining steady voltage, which is good for your hardware. It has LAN ports, which is good, comes with 802.11ac, which is pretty standard for WLAN, onboard sound (usually not great), PCIe 3.0 (nice since you can use PCIe SSD), dual HDMI ports for two external monitors, and a smart fan5 feature that adjusts your fans according to what the thermal sensors measure.

Pretty okay for starters. You'll still need USB ports (get USB C) as a way to connect a keyboard (if you're not connecting it directly to the mobo), an AM4 CPU (this will be expensive), a laptop screen, fans for passive cooling, and storage space (get PCIe SSD).

In terms of cost-effectiveness, your project is not great. But if you want to build a computer yourself, that can be a very interesting and frustrating/rewarding experience.

Good luck, anon.

>>2729201
blatantly malicious or illegal

https://www.mini-box.com/picoPSU-160-XT

>>2729070
No because most laptop's motherboards are custom made for their respective enclosures/shells/chassis. It is hypothetically possible to DIY an enclosure for your chosen motherboard assembly but in practice a huge pain in the ass. It is always cheaper to just buy a new laptop than to "build" one.

Laptop CPUs and GPUs are generally soldered to their respective motherboards as well. Memory (RAM) and storage used to be a bit more modular and swappable but are increasingly just soldered onto the motherboard as well if not baked into the CPU chip directly.

Your best bet if you really want to "DIY" a laptop is to buy a 2nd hand gaming laptop and just swap out the RAM and storage for the highest options you can afford. I would recommend more popular laptops because it's easier to get parts for them compared to niche laptops. You could even import an OEM gaming laptop straight from China


I recommend just buying a new laptop that's up to spec with whatever you need the laptop to do. If you really want something that's reminiscent of desktop modularity, maybe buy one of those fancy new "Framework" laptops

>>2729723
>The only thing I'm going to be using this is for pirating anime and rpg maker games
Anon, at that point you should just buy an SBC like a Raspberry Pi or it's chinese clones like an Orange Pi

You can set them up as torrent boxes and use the Godot game engine on them to make games. You will be able to power them with a conventional Power bank or phone charger

Ordered some other parts (bolts, thread making drill bit, etc)
Currently trying to get a hold of cheap gpu

Got a psu and motherboard, cunts only gave me one ram stick
Where do I put the thermal pads and heat sinks?
Also do I plug all the psu cables in all the sockets?

>>2731726
Pic rel

>>2731671
>thread making drill bit,
>>2731726
>>2731727

As far as retarded trolling goes, this is decent. A far cry from digging a 500 ft hole 2 ft in diameter with hand tools, but decent.

What's this thing?
There was a similar thing on my laptop that got very warm
Do I put thermal pads on it and have the fans pointed towards it?

Where do I put the SSD and WiFi card?

>>2729057
I'm gutting my laptop to build a desktop but that's because my gaming laptop has desktop parts and a RTX 3070 in a heavy brushed aluminum chassis lmao

>>2731727
>diy laptop
>"so I'm going to use a giant ass desktop power supply"
0/10

>>2731733
That's the CPU. Put it back, and don't turn it on until you get a heatsink and fan hooked up. One that's meant for that CPU, not the small ones you bought for the VRMs
>>2731737
SSD goes in that tiny slot between the CPU and the pcie x16 slot. Wifi card needs an adapter and it'll go in the pcie x1 slot. You'll also need a cr2032 battery to go in the empty round hole. In the meantime you can clean off those VRMs with rubbing alcohol and stick the heatsinks on them. They're the greyish squares marked "R80" and I'd get the fins aligned the same as all the other heatsinks on that board.

>>2731671
Overkill for what you're planning on doing. I doubt that power supply will be adequate for both the GPU and CPU.

>>2731671
Buy a low profile 4060
The newer cards are way more power efficient than 90-series GPUs. Can your power supply even provide the 165 Watts needed to power that 980?

>>2731768
>heatsink and fan hooked up
Do I put the thermal pad on the cpu and then sink on top of the pad?
>CPU and the pcie x16 slot
I don't see it
>Wifi card needs an adapter
Will get one
>rubbing alcohol
What does that do?
>>2731785
>>2731768
>doubt that power supply will be adequate
It says max output total 500W on the box

>>2731767
Big laptop for a big guy, you wouldn't get it

>>2731808
>>heatsink and fan hooked up
>Do I put the thermal pad on the cpu and then sink on top of the pad?
No, it'll need a big boy heatsink that's specific to that CPU socket. Usually comes with a fan. It should come with some thermal paste too, and if it doesn't you'll need to buy some.
>>CPU and the pcie x16 slot
>I don't see it
See pic.
>>rubbing alcohol
>What does that do?
Cleans off all the oils and shit so the heatsink has the best chance.

>>2731852
I imagine I have to have a screw that will be pushing it down

>>2731854
never mind, there is a screw on the motherboard

>>2731857
>>2731854
You need to transfer not just the screw but the riser as well from the other hole
Otherwise you will broked it

I didnot know that 2011v3 sockets x99 boards had nvme that's weird

>>2730762
>guys I swear I’m not building a rape dungeon
these threads are my favorite

>>2731767
>glue screen on mini-pc
>plug in battery
wala DIY laptop

Got an update on your progress? Going to stick some bigass hard drives in there so you can download all the hentai ever made? Going to try and reuse that laptop screen because it'll be possible if you manage to find an adapter board that converts whatever that uses to HDMI or displayport.

>>2729057
Some older laptops had socketed cpus. But I think your biggest problem is going to be power consumption. Maybe try with an SBC instead of a socketed CPU. Or if you really want to go hard mode try building a portable PC with an itx motherboard. I'm thinking like the Osborne pc

>>2729070
>wants to make a laptop
>doesn't know the absolute basics of the basics of putting together a normal computer
jesus christ

>>2733043
hahaha, assembly is super easy too. endless sites and YouTube videos on the "how to" as well.
I learned how to build PCs when my friend got into the "mining crypto" phase. I built, assembled, swapped and configured 15 computers. This was when the GPU's were being bought up like crazy and people were selling them at stupid prices. I think about 6-7 years ago?

OP: you use a search engine, look at pictures, read compatibility charts or visit sites that link what's compatible with what regarding parts. JFC anon. Get precision screwdrivers or electronics kit. So easy, just be patient and don't force things together as they are delicate.

>>2732996
>Got an update on your progress?
Materials aren't getting delivered over Christmas
>adapter
I don't think I would be able to find an adapter for this
>bigass hard drives in there so you can download all the hentai ever made?
That's the plan

I do this. I doubt you can for new laptops. I just used a laptop for internet browsing so if I get a virus it's no big deal to just wipe it. Everything is 10yo.

Nowadays even the ram and HD are soldered to the board so upgrading or changing anything is nye on impossible.

>>2733141
You need to open the display up and see what connector it uses. It's going to be either edp or lvds, and there's adapters to convert both to HDMI or DP. If the screen you have is low quality or you can't figure out which protocol it uses, you can just buy a new one and the adapter. The main benefit would be not having to use yet another power cable to power the screen.

>>2733592
I've accidentally broke it trying to take it apart

Got the hinges for the case
Next I just need
>battery
>graphics card (tryied to auction on Ebay but got outbid)
>screen
>More steel
>Adapter for wfi card
>cooling fan for cpu
>power cable
I think that should be the bare minimum to make it work, already got cpu, ram, power supply, keyboard, SSD
Regarding the power supply, it says max output 500 watts on psu, do I need more? Or should I look for a screen and graphic card that's more power efficient?
How do I know how much power these parts require?

Got the cpu heatsink, fan, power cable

>>2733592
I could get this screen, it's got 40 pin socket
40 pin + USB adapter
You reckon something like this would be more power compatible?

This one looks like it's power efficient

>>2733724
Anon those are some mighty brackets.

>>2733729
For you

>>2731808
>max output
You can only reliably expect around 420.

Should be enough for anything, depending on the CPU and GPU. In all honesty, you are probably going to blow out the power rail when you turn it on anyway.

>>2733753
>blow out the power rail
What makes you think that

>>2729087
Sovl

Got pretty much everything other than the battery, no clue how to stich a battery onto PC motherboard

>>2733805
Been lurking cyber deck caffee
It says usb power bank is a good idea
Thoughts? How long would such thing last?

Got the screen, I mest up though
Anyone know what kind of adapter to get?

>>2733813
OP, i give you credit for keeping this going. Go on PCPartpicker.com, enter in all the components you have and it will give you the estimated wattage. Then look up how to use that number and the info on the battery bank to see if it's enough.

>>2734695
Using the laptop screen with a desktop motherboard is going to be more trouble than it's worth.
https://www.instructables.com/How-to-Convert-a-Laptop-LCD-into-an-External-Monit/

>>2729057
>Newegg dot com
>Select laptops
>Filter by checking used/refurbished and unchecking new
>Pick your cheapo laptop that's fully functioning
It would be significantly cheaper than just buying the parts let alone the time and plastic work it would take to make all the pieces fit together in a portable case

>>2734709
>more trouble than it's worth.
Not really, I just have to get one of those and connect the PC-RGB into a HDMI

>>2734695
You need a 40-pin LVDS adapter. I would've gone with a better quality screen, 1080p and better colors and brightness, but unless you feel like returning it then it'll work just fine. I found a board with the model number LP156WH2 and if you search for one that just does HDMI you should be fine. You'll need to buy or make a 12v molex to barrel connector to power the thing. The one you're holding is a combined power and data connector for a SATA drive.

>>2734750
Don't bother with the "PC-RGB" (why don't the chinks just call it VGA?) to HDMI when you can just hook it up directly to HDMI.

Happy new year and thank you to everyone who gave me advice
Should start making the case this week

>>2729057
>That being said, I don't know anything about computers

Dont. Just stop. You are just going to fuck it up. Instead learn the basics of computer hardware and a operating system and build a desktop.

Trying to build a laptop is way far from your understanding. You are not going to slap shit together and get it to work.

Again. Don't be a retard and just build a desktop or just buy one and learn the basics.

>>2729057
Just buy a used desktop and learn the basics. Less time, money, and giving yourself a headache.

Things to learn. Basic Level.
Hardware
-CPUs (Types, TDPs, Socket Types)
-CPU Heatsinks (Cooling, Socket Types)
-Motherboards (Connectors, Socket Types, Form Factors, Upgradability)
-RAM (Types of RAM, Single vs Dual Channel, Having Enough RAM)
-Storage (Solid State Drives and Hard Drives)
-Video Cards and Built in Video (Types, Form Factors, VRAM, Power)
-Power Supplies (Wattage, Form Factors, Good Brands)
-Sound
-System Cooling (Case Fans and Liquid Cooling Systems)
-Networking (Network Ports/RJ45, WiFi)
-Add-On Cards
-Bluetooth
-Flash Drives (Flashing OSes to them, Storage, not running your OS and Games from them like a retard)

Software
-Operating Systems
--Windows Basic
and if you want
--Linux Basics

>>2736513
>You are not going to slap shit together
Slap these balls
>>2736524
>giving yourself a headache.
>implying I can't just brute force my way into making a laptop

Got the fan, all the parts for the actual PC should be delivered this week
The fan does not fit, will improvise a stand

Also got wifi card

>>2736711
>Slap these balls
haha so funny. Maybe you should let your dad fuck you in the ass when you were young.

>The fan does not fit, will improvise a stand
First of many issues you are going to run into since you don''t know the basics

>I can't just brute force my way into making a laptop
It will look like shit, run like shit, and my not even work.

>>2729822
you forgot "Get rich quick scheme" or "Sell my hobby"

>>2731733
>>2731737
>I want to make a diy laptop
>doesn't know what a CPU is.

>>2736729
>It will look like shit, run like shit, and my not even work
You can work on me shaft

>>2729075
Good luck finding an adapter for the screen, numbnuts.
Literally every model has its own screen connector. The protocols are standardized, the connector isn't. You'll need the motherboard from the exact model you tore the screen out of.

>>2731733
Dude, why are all your pins bent? The CPU ain't gonna work with the socket fucked up like that.
Take fine pliers and carefully bend them upright again.

>>2736941
Okaybbro is this good enuf

>>2736711
Will it fit without that plastic ring on the bottom? Intel is slightly retarded and changes the spacing of the mounting pins for most of their modern sockets.

Make sure it's got thermal paste for the final assembly and that the protective plastic that may or may not come with it is removed. No, the self adhesive pads you got for the VRMs probably won't be good enough.

>>2736932
The connector that's on the screen PCB is very much standardized. Connectors to the laptop motherboard aren't, mainly due to hinge design and placement on the motherboard.

>>2736941
>>2736950
Ebin

>>2737034
>Will it fit without that plastic ring on the bottom?
No
Will get paste

Got the graphic card, bought a worse one to make sure I have enough power
The base will be ~300mm

>>2737223
*130mm

>>2737223
I think a beefier heatsink would be better, since xeons are known to be power hungry and can run a little hot. Pic related is a hyper 212 style that should give you adequate performance. You'll want to get the 4-pin fan version so your computer can change the fan speed based on temperature so it's not running full speed all the time.

I hope you got standoffs to mount the motherboard.

i actually know several people in my life with a "how hard can it be?" attitude about everything that would absolutely do this in this way and be absolutely baffled and furious when it never ended up working
good troll
naturally, don't forget to mount the motherboard directly against the metallic frame. it needs the metal contact on the underside, all those little metal beads on the bottom of the motherboard are ground pins that need to touch something metal to ground it, or it can start a fire.

>>2730109
aka /ywndiy/

>>2734695
>mest

Heatsink

>>2729070
Newegg nigga

>>2729057
You could theoretically get the chassis and such from an old Thinkpad and buy some of those chinese made updated motherboards, that'd allow you to have a somewhat up-to-date processor while keeping the rest of the laptop in line with the model's sensitivites and whatnot.

>>2738861
Too bad those are almost impossible to find.

>>2738824
it needs the fan, don't turn it on without the fan.

>>2729062
>>2729057
this buy a used chinkpad, just for plastic bezels and shit for a chink pad it's like 20 bucks min for one part the bottom or keyboard bezel, and then the same for the lid and the bezel.

It lives!

The screen is not turning on though, no clue why
I reckon I have to connect the power supply to LCD

>>2742195
you need power here
look at the board specs to see how much voltage, could just be 12v, and then you could tie it to the 12v rail on the psu

>>2742207
forgot pic

>>2742207
>>2742208
could get something like pic related, or just snip the wires and solder them directly to the lcd controller board

>>2742207
>>2742208
Its
>Input power of 12V,3A or 4A
I will just get
>>2742210

>>2742208
What is that socket called?

Can't find a LCD power socket to 12v gpu socket adapter
Which one of these is 12v?

>>2742222
>gpu
Psu

>>2742222

>>2742222
if you're hacking it up yourself, solder a wire to these terminals and connect both of the outer two sockets together to get 12V. solder the middle two together to get GND. the outer ones are -6V and +6V so you can combine them to get 12V total. obviously do this while it's off and unplugged lol.

>>2742357
Yellow: +12V
Red: +5V
Orange: +3.3V
Black: Ground

There is no +/-6v

>>2742391
fuck off, you're going to blow up his laptop. don't listen to this anon. if you undervolt the display, it will probably die.

>>2742193
>Gee Billy, your mom lets you have two CPU heatsinks?

bump out of interest