Hi guys,

I'm helping my brother build a sff desktop. his requirement is that it has to be a PORTABLE desktop. you see, he sold off his laptop coz he decided in the end he want a computer that can upgrade. he doesn't like every year or so change laptop. so, I already got these:

Asus M2N68-AM Plus
7850 BE
Huntkey greenstar 550
2GB Kingston DDR2
DVD writer
ATI 4850

The above he wants to put inside a XQBOX X-CUBE.

he wants to be able to take this desktop around with him. so scenario is: home>office>starbucks(!)

Obviously, the monitor is the main problem. are there any solutions anyone can suggest? is it possible to hook up a car sun-visor LCD or other portable monitor to his desktop? a standard lcd desktop monitor is too large he says and will make it hard for him to move around. he travels outstation alot too and wants his computer with him.

thanks guys, really appreciate any suggestions you may have.

This post has been edited by PrideNeverDie: Nov 7 2009, 01:44 AM

oh, forgot to mention using 4850, my previous post edited already.

thanks for your comments. i guess fair enough.

however, like i already mentioned, his laptop already sold off and already bought new hardware, left only the case need to buy.

worse come to worse, he will need to reorganise his lifestyle after being laptop user and now readjust to being desktop user.
having laptop AND desktop not possible due to budget. either one or the other.


This post has been edited by PrideNeverDie: Nov 7 2009, 01:51 AM

human beings are very strange creatures...

hey, but that's an interesting concept bout the 7" lcd. very cool. thanks!

Hi there, I've been trying to search for AOpen G326 in black but so far unsuccessfull. Most that are in stock is red in colour. too striking. prefer subdued and neutral colour. it's for my brother.

anyone here knows if, let's say, i'm unable to source a black case, is it possible to repaint the red parts to black if i end up taking the red one? i assume that the red parts that stick out is plastic. are they removable?

btw, i also opened a WTB topic in trade zone. Anyone thinkning of selling theirs can PM me. thanks

cool, will try to convince my brother.

thanks. now new project is to source samurai spray paint...

wondering if i should go for matte black to match the case panel or just go for gloss/normal to match the front...any ideas?
at least got something to tell my bro about his options. thanks

This post has been edited by PrideNeverDie: Nov 11 2009, 06:45 PM

my choice, sure i would go for the XQBox. But this project is for my brother. and he is limited in his budget.

I'm currently in KK, Sabah and the cost of the XQBox plus shipping is RM300 from ngbh (!)
300 for a casing is a little steep for a budget build, my brother thinks the same. Unless got someone wanna sell theirs for cheaper...maybe...

already asked. only red colour left...

you are interested to sell off black one if not using?

heh heh...just trying my luck

This post has been edited by PrideNeverDie: Nov 14 2009, 02:12 PM

thanks for the tip. may i know you cut off using what? hopefully will be able to start on project real soon.

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Added on November 21, 2009, 12:53 amlooks like it's part of the design. but anyway, will try to find a way

This post has been edited by PrideNeverDie: Nov 21 2009, 12:53 AM