Build Your Own

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    Raspberry Pi Model B+ Review: An Awesomely Versatile $35 Mini PC

    When it comes to inexpensive project PCs, the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ is cheap, capable and better than ever. Raspberry Pi Model B+ Review: An Awesomely Versatile $35 Mini PC : Read more
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    Interested in making Custom Android Phone (Combination of parts)

    So I've been interested in making my own Android Smartphone, as it is open source. I was wondering if it would be possible to combine parts from different phones (The speakers from my HTC M8, the camera from another phone, etc) to make a Frankenstein of a phone. Also how hard would this be? I'm...
  3. U

    Can I use a larger screen with my small phone.

    Okay, Basically I was wondering what it would take it build your own smartphone. I'm trying to do it for a school project and hoped it would be fun. After doing some research I found out that soldering lots of components is not fun so I decided to buy a used phone and salvage parts from that. I...
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    Can you put Galaxy s6 internals in a Bluboo Maya Max body? Two questions inside Please help!

    I have a technical question. I am not sure which forum I should put this In. I have a broken Galaxy S6 edge and I really like the bluboo Maya Max phone but I heard the software sucks. My question is, is it possible to switch the software/motherboard/internals from the galaxy s6 to the Bluboo...
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    Upgrade what to do.

    Heya all again so ive currently have Lg 906Pa 1100w system i am lack of sound even i put on full vol 40 it doest seems to be loud enough ive moved house and it has living room connected with kitchen but still i dont get the sound that i am wanting so will sell it, there is a lad selling his...
  6. Odonix

    Cheap Barebone Laptop/Barebook?

    I was thinking of building a laptop. It can't be expensive either, but when I search for barebone laptops they are all $600+. All I need is a case/shell and motherboard. Does anybody know where I can get a cheap one? Something like this?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-kMuZVEO3k
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    New sound speakers

    I am looking to buy some new speakers so I wanted some help... I am between these two which one should I get...??? http://www.e-shop.gr/genius-sw-g21-3000-4-piece-gaming-speakers-p-PER.570040 http://www.e-shop.gr/genius-sw-g51-3500-powerhouse-51-stereo-sound-p-PER.570074
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    Two Devices, One Keyboard

    I have an LG 60UH8500 TV as well as an HTPC in my living room. The TV doesn't support bluetooth keyboards, so that's not an option. I'm looking for a keyboard that will allow me to switch between PC and TV input. Does such a device exist?
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    I want to build my own laptop. Is this possible?

    I want to build a laptop. Is this possible? If not build a laptop, I want to ask about Sager notebooks; this seems to be a way to buy a quaity notebook with the potential to upgrade parts in the future (such as, maybe install an i7 from a i5 Intel processor) My needs: I teach high school and use...
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    I'm going to build a custom Laptop. Which laptop build or parts should i use? More like a high performance laptop

    Hey there, I'm going to build a custom laptop. I'm not sure to which laptop build (if any) or parts should i use? I want to build a high performance gaming and work laptop (for running large applications and still work smoothly) I have a budget of $1K max. Any help is appreciated, Thanks.
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    Build your own customised phone

    I think people should no longer buy these mobiles which are sold out in the market. The best thing is to build custom mobile phones in which we can install multiple os or any os to hell with these companies they are just ripping people of their money.
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    I have MSI GT-70 0ND

    So lately I've been trying to play new games like Witcher 3 and AC Unity and got absolutely unplayable FPS - my GPU isn't any good ( This laptop has GTX 675 MX, whatever that means). Most of the other components of my computer are pretty good and they don't need to be upgraded, however i need a...
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    1st PC Build

    Recently, the laptop I've been using for 4 years has gotten completely laggy and unusable. I tried running my antivirus but it is no use. I was thinking about buying another laptop (Lenovo Thinkpad T420 Used) but I thought maybe building my own desktop might be better and cheaper. I will only be...
  14. Knucklehead545

    looking for a good surround sound

    Hello, i have a budget of about 320$, i want to find a good surround sound 5.1 with a receiver. i would like the sub to hit lowest note at most 20 hz and highest 2 khz. i don't want any pyle, sony, samsung, and bose, if refubershied it would be fine. I prefer to have onyko, denon, yamaha, and...
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    Adding RAM to PC

    Hello, (This is my first time building a PC, so please explain in detail - Thanks) I am going to purchase this BUNDLE: http://www.amazon.co.uk/FX-6300-Core-3-5GHz-TURBO-4-1GHZ/dp/B00DUV6B2C/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1433020997&sr=1-1&keywords=amd+fx+6300+cooler I've noticed that it...
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    In fact, what would be the reason to build your own laptop ?

    My case is : I, in the past, build a lot of desktop from scratch. Got a nice shell, best motherboard available and al memory, harddrive, sound card, etc. At that time, hard drive where big...8Gig. HA! No. I know, it was a long time ago. But At that time, laptops were for rich companies. Today...
  17. Storm Crow

    Picking out a gaming/casual headset

    So I have a Razer Deathadder mouse I want to get along with the blackwiddow keyboard (both chroma). I then saw they had a headset as well that was chroma also, so I figured why not. But then I watched a couple videos ( one of them done by linus sebstian) and their reviews didnt seem to hot...
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    Will This Max LoL?

    I'm looking to buy a low budget laptop to play League Of Legends on and came across this one. I want to be able to play LoL on max settings with a steady 40-60 fps. I know that's a lot to ask for with a $500 budget, but I want to at least get as close to my goal as possible. Will this laptop do...
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    Great Gaming Laptops?

    Hey guys! I'm looking for a good laptop to use for school and video games. I'd like to stress on the gaming aspect, as I hate dealing with lag. I work in IT at my university, so I'm not a complete noob, But I'm definitely open to any suggestions. My price range is somewhat flexible...
  20. tomsguideUS

    How to Build a Fort in Clash of Clans

    In Clash of Clans, you build your own fort, but you also have to protect it. In this game, you can't have a strong offense without a stronger defense, so you can take your opponent's attacks while you dish out your own. Here is how to build your fort in Clash of Clans: Steps: To build a good...