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Mini ITX DIY laptop project

e14 Contributor over 13 years ago

Hi ben!
I was thinking about an Mini ITX laptop, so building a PC is easy but how to get the power?

maybe ben or someone else could help me?

Ive read something about DC to DC ?

But what power source should I use?

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andrewk182 over 13 years ago

DC power pak, but I would have to know the power need's for the computer before I say anymore.
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e14 Contributor over 13 years ago in reply to andrewk182

I have chosen this setup:
- Asrock FM2A75M- ITX
- AMD A10 5800k
- ValueRAM 2 x 3 GB
- WD scrorpio black 750 GB 7200 rpm
- SANDISK ReadyCache 32 GB SSD for windows ( OPTIONAL )
- some small fans

I took eXtreme power supply calculator and got minimun PSU Wattage : 155 W and Recomend Wattage is 205 W

Ow And it also has to power an LCD screen

But it will be a little bit oversized laptop but I hope to get atleast 3 / 4 hours on the go with it.
Thanks in advance
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jds123 over 13 years ago in reply to e14 Contributor

You should invest in some higher quality lithium ion batterys, however it will probably take up a lot of space if you want to get 3-4 hours. Make sure the power output of the batteries match the power input of the computer, because otherwise you will have to deal with power conversions. Make sure to take into account the screen's draw on the battery, and ALWAYS make sure to have the proper charging board.
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jds123 over 13 years ago in reply to e14 Contributor

You should invest in some higher quality lithium ion batterys, however it will probably take up a lot of space if you want to get 3-4 hours. Make sure the power output of the batteries match the power input of the computer, because otherwise you will have to deal with power conversions. Make sure to take into account the screen's draw on the battery, and ALWAYS make sure to have the proper charging board.
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