[FFmpeg-devel] Hardware purchase request: AVX512-capable laptop

[Lynne]

Jan 18, 2024, 04:29 by michael at niedermayer.cc:

> On Wed, Jan 17, 2024 at 04:39:21PM +0100, Lynne wrote:
>
>> Jan 17, 2024, 14:37 by michael at niedermayer.cc:
>>
> [...]
>
>> > also what exactly are your requirements for the new machiene
>> > and what are the "nice to have" things ?
>> >
>> > also what is the expected lifetime of this, how long will the
>> > new machiene be sufficient?
>> >
>>
>> I run things until they don't, and then keep them running anyway.
>>
>> I also have a second broken laptop, an XPS 15 from 2016.
>> Its internals are working, but it's missing a battery, a display,
>> and it's got a broken keyboard and a fan that's broken.
>>
>
> Thats a lot of broken things.
>

It's what happens to portable machines.
The 2mm machined aluminium body did protect the internals though.


>> I'm not sure I have the skills to replace the keyboard, but I can try.
>>
>
> Well, if the notebook is broken, theres not that much you would loose
>
> I suggest, to look at youtube there are some videos for many notebook
> disassembly and reassembly.
> Also make sure you have a well lit space, space for each screw, no stress
> and MUCH more time than you expect. If someone on youtube does it in 30min
> you will need 3 hours.
> Also (maybe less when theres a video as reference) but i tend to take
> picture after each step of disassembly so i can check how things where
> exactly before disassembly.
> Also make sure you have the right tools, a screwdriver that doesnt fit
> exactly can mess up screws, similarly all these funky tools to pry things
> apart.
> Also expect that some parts will have fewer plastic hooks afterwards.
>
> If you get stuck somewhere, like with some connector notz comming loose
> or something, just take a break and ask / sleep over it.
> I remember stubborn connectors on my notebook, so far they all came loose
> before they broke
>
>
>> It's a high-spec 4-core machine with 16Gb of RAM, and still very
>> usable these days, but it'll take around 400 dollars to repair,
>> as a new original screen is expensive (290), battery isn't cheap (60),
>> and parts are in general in demand as it's out of support by now.
>>
>
> well i would certainly support ffmpeg-SPI paying for these parts
> if it helps you.
>

Right, thanks. But would the main two currently objecting agree?
I don't think they monitor this thread anymore, but their objections stand.


> thx
>
> PS: replacment parts from china are not always working after shipment
> ive had some problem with a new fan for a notebook once.
>

Yeah, the screen in particular is rare, and most of it is sold by
93% approved users on ebay. May be tricky, but it's worth a try.