Where to buy laptop chassis?

Sjaak

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• Oct 9, 2005

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'Lo there

I'm looking to build my own laptop...but i am clueless as where to buy a chassis. Does anyone know of a (web)shop in europe that deals in laptop barebones and will ship to The Netherlands?

Tia,

- Tim

 

Xtreme Barton

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the only thing i can think of that would be cost worthy would be looking into ebay.
unfortunelty its not the easiest thing to do when trying to piece components together.

 

ozzlo

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usually a barebones setup is a lill bit cheaper than purchaseing all the parts seperate and it also comes with all the compatable fans and such...

 

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Sjaak said:

'Lo there

I'm looking to build my own laptop...but i am clueless as where to buy a chassis. Does anyone know of a (web)shop in europe that deals in laptop barebones and will ship to The Netherlands?

Tia,

- Tim

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Yeah I think barebones is a better idea. Asus, MSI, are couple of good companies that make barebones. My Asus w3a barebone is $540 USD. I think that is around 400 euros. I think you can find shops in amsterdam. If not, try france. haha. you can also look for shops in North America that are willing to ship overseas. May be cheaper since tax will be exempt.

 

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Sjaak

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Yeah, i looked into the asus and MSI barebones, but still can't find any place to buy them. They're either grossly overpriced or not available for shipment here.

 

Xtreme Barton

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i agree with the barebones being high priced.. just doesnt seem like you getting a good deal after its all said and done

 

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Sjaak

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• Oct 11, 2005

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I pieces together a barebone yesterday and it came out 1100€, and much slower then the dell 9300 for 1400€

Think i'll get a Dell this time around.

 

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• Oct 11, 2005

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For warning the Dell 9300 is a monster. Unless this will be your primarry gaming machine, mabey look at something with the X700 or 6600. Don't get me wrong I love my 9300, power and its moblie. Dell dose have a 30% off going right now I think, mabey swing it and grab the XP170

 

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• Oct 11, 2005

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They are high priced most definitely. I remember looking for months and never found anyhting worthy of the price, so I just scratched the idea. That was over 2 years ago and prices have gone down a bit, so you may get lucky. Good luck with whatever you find!