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Is it possible to make a notebook pc using desktop parts?

Alright, I cannot find a PC on the market with the spec's I need for a good price. So I went out and found the parts from resalers, and it come's to roughly 1800 for the basics. (Core i7, Corsair, Nvidia 9800 GTX+). Now, I have found similar specs in notebook pc's (Alienware, Dell, Sager, Falcon NW, etc.), but those rack up between four and ten thousand dollars. Definitely out of spending range. So, how would I go around making a notebook pc then? I do imagine I may need to make my own chassis, but is there any advice that can be given doing this? EDIT: I know that the part's are not the same size, that's why I meant by making a custom chassis. you know, a 21" or larger perhaps. I know this sounds unethical, but I have limited space. So what I meant was is it possible to make a custom chassis to hold the larger parts, and make your own notebook with it. Quite obviously the parts are larger, I was just curious if you can actually do that. <('',)> Good thing I live in Canada (Maximum security in Prince Albert :S) ;) Haha, but yes, I understand what you mean. Alright, I understand now that it is useless to attempt making one from desktop parts. Thank you very much for the information.

Public Comments

1. no, nothing is the same size! you cant make a notebook either, too many custom parts! if you want performance/buck ratio, make your own desktop
2. Yes, it is possible to do, I did. I used used cardboard boxes to make the chassis, and inverter and a motorcycle battery to power it. You could use wood or alluminium. I said it is possible to do it, I never said it was practical. It ended up larger than if I had left it as a desktop. Problem now is, you'd end up in guantanamo if you ever try to bring it outside your house, o to airport, government buildings, etc. Which defeats the whole purpose of making your own laptop.