I copied and pasted from my original post. This will be my first laptop build after building many desktops than I care to remember (ex-Computer Repair Tech). I'm assuming
Murphy's Law considering this is my first time... at least I wont use poor quality parts like a
PC CHIPS motherboard like I did back in the day <grin> For all I know they may have improved their quality.
Here is another link for building a notebook.
http://www.directron.com/laptopdiy.html
But you can just do a GOOGLE search and type in
"DIY Notebook" minus the quotes for various links.
ComPal GL30 $680
256Mb 7600 Video "dedicated"
$0
DVD / CDRW
$0
Celeron M 410 ? 1.46Ghz
$55
2GB Ram CORSAIR DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel
$210
100GB (7200rpm)
$125
$1070 Total (price includes S/H) for $50 more you can upgrade to a DVD Burner
I'm buying the Compal from
RjTech.com and the rest of the components on NewEgg.com
I will pop out the Celeron and install a Core 2 Duo next year when the price goes below $150. My brother just wants to play older 3D games like Age of Mythology and WarCraft 3. He'll play more demanding games like World of Warcraft or Empire at War when I install the Core 2 Duo in 12-18 months.