Computer and Laptop Tech Thread

[EQAddict]

Gave my 3 year old MSI GS65 slim intel i7 nvidia gtx 1070 to my son. Will miss it.

His 6 year old laptop fried its cpu and its too difficult to replace.

I wonder if we can use it as a shell and put in a generic laptop motherboard inside. Though cooling will be an issue.

I brought it to multiple shops in Greenhills. They told me to find a new cpu (its an old 5th gen i7). Shrug.

Any experts here that can give advice? Its an alienware. Kinda chunky 15 inch. Dunno the model.



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[BlancNoir]

Gave my 3 year old MSI GS65 slim intel i7 nvidia gtx 1070 to my son. Will miss it.

His 6 year old laptop fried its cpu and its too difficult to replace.

I wonder if we can use it as a shell and put in a generic laptop motherboard inside. Though cooling will be an issue.

I brought it to multiple shops in Greenhills. They told me to find a new cpu (its an old 5th gen i7). Shrug.

Any experts here that can give advice? Its an alienware. Kinda chinky 15 inch. Dunno the model.



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get a new one nalang bro.

compatibility with the old chipsets and new processor will be an issue.

Also, some peripherals might not work if you change the mobo.

[EQAddict]

get a new one nalang bro.

compatibility with the old chipsets and new processor will be an issue.

Also, some peripherals might not work if you change the mobo.

I was afraid that would be the solution hehe.

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[SpinCycle]

I was afraid that would be the solution hehe.

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Unfortunately, that’s the issue with most laptops. Proprietary yung internals and mahirap nang maghanap ng replacement parts after a few years.


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[StockEngine]

Gave my 3 year old MSI GS65 slim intel i7 nvidia gtx 1070 to my son. Will miss it.

His 6 year old laptop fried its cpu and its too difficult to replace.

I wonder if we can use it as a shell and put in a generic laptop motherboard inside. Though cooling will be an issue.

I brought it to multiple shops in Greenhills. They told me to find a new cpu (its an old 5th gen i7). Shrug.

Any experts here that can give advice? Its an alienware. Kinda chunky 15 inch. Dunno the model.



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is the cpu soldered or is it socketed? some chunky laptops have socketed cpus. lots of used cpus on ebay.

i dont think you can fry the cpu though, it has thermal protection. the vrm section probably died.

have you tried booting without the ram sticks or one stick at a time?

[EQAddict]

It won't even power on. Different power bricks used etc to no effect. Diagnosis was cpu. Its soldered on . Bringing it to megamall later for another try.



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[StockEngine]

if it wont power on, its not the cpu, its the power section after the brick(adapter)

[EQAddict]

I left it in the shop there in yhe cyberzone near Globe and Smart.. They specialize in repair. Will see.

Went to ROG after. Big mistake.

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[viper888]

Whats a good brand for a printer? Our HP printers never last more than 4 years

Has anyone tried Ink Tank printers?


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[Papajamba]

Whats a good brand for a printer? Our HP printers never last more than 4 years

Has anyone tried Ink Tank printers?


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Epson ink tank! We have the L120 at mura ang ink bottle. Philippine made pa!
It’s a basic printer.
We also have a Canon 3-in-1 for photo printing.
Both more than 4 years old.


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[viper888]

Epson ink tank! We have the L120 at mura ang ink bottle. Philippine made pa!
It’s a basic printer.
We also have a Canon 3-in-1 for photo printing.
Both more than 4 years old.


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Thanks for the suggestion! Looks like Epson has an A3 ink tank, a little bit more expensive but the price difference is only one set of ink

[EQAddict]

Ink tank printers...you have to print everyday or else it gets clogged up. Make a macro or a program to print a colored page once a day.

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[SpinCycle]

I left it in the shop there in yhe cyberzone near Globe and Smart.. They specialize in repair. Will see.

Went to ROG after. Big mistake.

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What did you get from ROG?


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[EQAddict]

What did you get from ROG?


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This one.

Its AMD 5900 8 core 16 threads.

Rtx 3070 graphics

32 gb ram

2 x 1 TB SSDs

Very nice. It came with an extra usb-c lightweight charger alongside the normal full wattage power brick. The usb - c charger is for when u need to go on the road but won't be playing demanding games.







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[SpinCycle]

This one.

Its AMD 5900 8 core 16 threads.

Rtx 3070 graphics

32 gb ram

2 x 1 TB SSDs

Very nice. It came with an extra usb-c lightweight charger alongside the normal full wattage power brick. The usb - c charger is for when u need to go on the road but won't be playing demanding games.







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Nice specs! [emoji1417]


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[StockEngine]

damn thats at least 125k!

can't wait for zen3+ :/

[EQAddict]

Very happy with it. And its much quieter even at full load vs my older MSI GS65.




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[170kphlang]

Hope that unit lasts you a long time. ROG Laptops are notorious for suddenly not turning on(mobo issue), speakers not working, gpu suddenly fails resulting to rgb lines and tears in the screen, and more in just a few mos.

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[ray_noel]

This one.

Its AMD 5900 8 core 16 threads.

Rtx 3070 graphics

32 gb ram

2 x 1 TB SSDs

Very nice. It came with an extra usb-c lightweight charger alongside the normal full wattage power brick. The usb - c charger is for when u need to go on the road but won't be playing demanding games.







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Wow!!! There’s nothing wrong why you visited asus bruh…
Mas disappointed ako if lalabas ako na walang dala… hehehe… sarap paglaroan laptop na yan….

Hope that unit lasts you a long time. ROG Laptops are notorious for suddenly not turning on(mobo issue), speakers not working, gpu suddenly fails resulting to rgb lines and tears in the screen, and more in just a few mos.

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Mine is over 5years now and still working fine… not heavy gamer though since i only play dota…


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[StockEngine]

Hope that unit lasts you a long time. ROG Laptops are notorious for suddenly not turning on(mobo issue), speakers not working, gpu suddenly fails resulting to rgb lines and tears in the screen, and more in just a few mos.

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laptop makers change naman every year.