This is probably going to be a fairly unique build, but will take a long time(considering money limitations). But I've set out to do some modding and convert my Intel Core i7 Ivybridge based custom laptop into a full factor desktop.



This will be accomplished by installing the laptop into a case, rigging up Case fans, purchasing eGPU mod parts, a very high quality desktop PSU(with the intentions to build a full desktop later), and a flagship desktop GPU from AMD(R9 290X/390X)



I currently run Dual screen Eyefinity(3200x900 but scales up to 3840x1080 System Navite OGSSAA Resolution), and I absolutely love the perspective and resolution. I'll be purchasing a duplicate of the dell monitor to saw off the edges of both monitors and stitch them together to create the smallest center bezel possible.



"Why mod the laptop instead of building a whole new desktop?" Simply put, with 135$ parts for eGPU modding, and PSU, I can utilize desktop GPUs for the laptop(with a performance hit of course). To achive the performance of the laptop's core hardware I'd have to spend quite a bit of money, where as I can mod the laptop and still utilize the already purchased hardware but just get a Desktop GPU to make up for the lacking graphics power.



Intel Core i7 3740QM @ 4.05ghz OC

Kingston HyperX 12GB dual channel 1866mhz RAM @ 1941mhz OC

2x60GB SSD+750GB HDD(1xOS , HDD+SSD caching)

HM77 Alienware M17X motherboard (unlocked)



Mods To Do list

*Internal Case QoL

Case Fans Power - Completed, Cables made, all 4 case fans working flawllessly

New CPU Fan - Optional

USB Hubs - Replacing mock ups

Internal Power strip - Completed

Laptop Power brick placed - Completed

External USB HDDs placed - Completed

2x19.5inch IPS monitors

eGPU Modification - Parts list confirmed, yet to be purchased.

Desktop GPU - Selected: Sapphire R9 290X(R9 280X?) - Unable to Aquire for now

First update here