Want to make an XBOX 360 laptop

aj23 · Post by **aj23** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 4:15 pm

I have a few questions though,

What 17" monitor should I use that I can get in Toronto, ON?

Can I buy a good heatsink for the cpu instead of making one myself?

How much would it cost to get a case made (at a CNC shop I think?)?

If I make a fairly good quality laptop, about how much would I be able to sell it for?

I know I can do it, the only thing I'm worried about right now is splitting the monitors internal power supply board in half with an exacto knife.

Anyone have any tips, or suggestions for someone who is doing something like this for the first time ever?

Crispy · Post by **Crispy** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 5:05 pm

If you are building one to sell, and want peopel here to walk you through step by step, you're going about it wrong.

aj23 · Post by **aj23** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 7:56 pm

No, I am not building one to sell. I'm just wondering the value if I do in the future. The reason I want something like this is so I can take it around and play with some buddies when we don't have access to a TV. It just seems like it would be nice to have one.

guitarman_715 · Post by **guitarman_715** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 8:30 pm

how much you could get for it im guessing mostly relies on the quality and what it looks like. Just my guess.

jjhammerstein · Post by **jjhammerstein** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 8:31 pm

guitarman_715 wrote:how much you could get for it im guessing mostly relies on the quality and what it looks like. Just my guess.

Right, but you can still get a ballpark.

It's about $800 for the bare bones, and can go up to any crazy price, depending on how crazycool it is.

SonyPortableizer · Post by **SonyPortableizer** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 8:43 pm

Also, nice save.
How much can I sell it for?
But you reply about your buds using it instead of a tv.
I think you want to make and sell one

aj23 · Post by **aj23** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 9:02 pm

If you don't want to believe me, I'm sorry I can't do anything about that. The real reason I want to do this is for a fun project, and experience. Then I have a nice toy to show off with as well.

I mean, I might sell it, well I probably will after using it for a while, but then I'll use the funds to work on another project.

I'm only 13 years old but I didn't post that before, because I know people are going to discriminate because of my age, and think I will not be able to do this. I don't really need money now, in fact I have much more than I need, hence the reason of doing this project. Computers/technology is my passion, so I enjoy working with them. I built my first high end computer at the beginning of this year, but that was a fairly simple task that cost a lot of cash. This is my next challenge, and after this I may move on to a ps3 laptop, or try something of my own.

Anyways, enough of my story, can we get back on topic?

Thanks to those who have contributed to this thread.

themadhacker · Post by **themadhacker** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 9:13 pm

to answer one of your questions. yes, you can buy a good heatsink. or you can try to watercool your xbox.

SonyPortableizer · Post by **SonyPortableizer** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 9:16 pm

If you need any help, I can I have made 3 laptop portables in my lifetime, and am working on a 3rd stationary one.
Also, the age thing dont fly here. You are treated the same, and can never be used as an excuse. (Im only 15, started modding at 13 as well, making a NES Portable before I knew anything about ben)
And mentally, if you say that you are only hurting yourself.
Like if you wake up after 5 hours of sleep you can say "Only 5 hours

" or Wow 5 hours of sleep" and the second option will help you more because you think its better
A little off topic, but ill help you when I can ,also parts etc.

aj23 · Post by **aj23** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 9:24 pm

Ok thank you Sony, I need all the help I can get. And thanks again, for that little part about age, and what you've done.

I was thinking about watercooling it, but I don't really want to spend more than $400-$600 on this. I mean I can pass the budget if needed, but obviously the lower the better, just in case I do something wrong. Watercooling would take up more space, and add atleast $150 for a simple setup (assuming I would use the same equipment as a PC watercooling setup uses).

SonyPortableizer · Post by **SonyPortableizer** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 9:46 pm

Just fans, and no keyboard.
Honestly, when have you said, I wish there was a keyboard here?
And keyboards can be plugged in externally when needed.
So have a working laptop, or risk it and go with a keyboard?
Just dont try to cut down on space if it involves modding the Heatsinks in some way...like cutting them

aj23 · Post by **aj23** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 6:53 am

A keyboard would be nice to have, but if there is no space for me to properly cool the machine, I will leave it out. I would prefer to have one internally though.

Thanks for the tip.

jjhammerstein · Post by **jjhammerstein** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 9:19 am

If you do watercooling, you really need to do it completely custom.

This means it's actually cheaper, around $50.
But, you need to be very careful, a leak will obviously cause catastrophic failure.

One of Ben's 360 laptops has watercooling, look into it.

Crispy · Post by **Crispy** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 10:15 am

SOrry about my earlier post, i kust think that building something to sell defeats the enjoyment of modding.
Moving on, you can get additives for the water so it is non-conductive i believe.

Kyo · Post by **Kyo** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 10:24 am

Just a friendly tip: This is not a "get rich quick"-business. Making an xbox potable involves a lot of work.