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

[Lynne]

Jan 18, 2024, 05:07 by dev at lynne.ee:

> 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.
>

Request is dropped.
If anyone wants to discuss relevant points in this thread further,
create another thread. I will not participate in that discussion.