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TV-VCR
PostPosted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 5:13 pm Reply with quote

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Well, so far I've been having a lot of fun with making PCBs in my pcb program (I've made a calculator PCB and half of a PCB for a modem thumbsup), however I was curious, I was wanting to make my own custom computer.

Would a company like Asus be willing to make me a custom motherboard just for my use? Or any other company? The price doesn't matter at all.

And, if none of them would want to even listen to me, what would be another solution? confused

Cheers.
 
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jbullard
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:32 pm Reply with quote

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Another alternative is to search for engineers that do this type of work. Possibly in your local area and maybe even create a partnership with them.

I doubt they will just make a custom one without first pre-ordering hunderds/thousands. It is not worth them building something that won't generate income for them.

However, you might be able to find parts/supplies to build your own MB.
 
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imnuts
PostPosted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 9:06 am Reply with quote

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If you wanted a custom mobo from a hardware manufacturer, at least a mainstream one, the cost is going to be through the roof. You'd have better luck doing what Jason suggested and looking for someone local that does so on a small scale as the cost for them making a single, or just a few mobos is going to be lower than a major operator doing the same thing without the future intention of selling the product.
 
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TV-VCR
PostPosted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 2:02 pm Reply with quote

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Thanks, I'll check around.
 
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TV-VCR
PostPosted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 7:50 pm Reply with quote

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What's the exact name of business called? I've searched for "PCB engineer" but that brings back nothing.
 
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TV-VCR
PostPosted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 5:27 pm Reply with quote

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Hello?
 
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 10:30 pm Reply with quote

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heheh, sorry, not something we do everyday
Honestly I don't even know what you would search for

It would be pretty cool if you were able to get this done though, good luck to ya
 
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TV-VCR
PostPosted: Sat Feb 23, 2008 4:14 am Reply with quote

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What's the exact name of business called?
 
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 23, 2008 5:07 am Reply with quote

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I think you'd be better off just teaching yourself how to make them smilenod

IIRC a basic motherboard design is not hugely difficult to put together, provided you have the time, will, basic electronic workshop resources (garage, basement, spare room, whatever), and finances to invest in such a project --- from then on, the sky's the limit...
 
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freeagent
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it would probably just be easier to by a nice motherboard.. and just use it. you can look on ebay for an old pc, like from the 70s or something, and copy the trace, and go from there..
 
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