The $80 Laptop - From JUNK to Monster

[@Kuri0]

Alienware logo and macOS on a Dell cursed laptop

[@diagnosefromheaven2005]

well alienware is dell =$

[@Kuri0]

@@diagnosefromheaven2005 this is the equivalent of a ricer laptop lol

[@Julian-uy5qs]

@Kuri0 lol

[@Nurse_Xochitl]

@@Kuri0 wym by ricer?

[@Kuri0]

@@Nurse_Xochitl making it look faster than it really is

[@whatyousee3225]

One man's trash is another man's treasure

[@fearourskills1270]

You got those lyrics from Suga Free I'd rather give you my bitch lmfao

[@crystal_the_mean5566]

@@fearourskills1270 bruh and suga free got it from a Classic saying

[@fearourskills1270]

@@crystal_the_mean5566 True

[@OVOJuniior]

one man's pain, is another man's pleasure.

[@SteeqDev]

Link for the laptop?

[@aurora-qf2oc]

One changes I would make is to throw away the CD drive and replace it with 2.5 hdd caddy and add 1TB hard drive. Would complement really well with the Kingston 120gb SSD.

[@Dylan-mx3tb]

or just get a 1TB ssd

[@Dylan-mx3tb]

@@deleted6052 u can get a 1TB ssd for like 120$

[@Noname-ct9tl]

@@Dylan-mx3tb You also can get 120 GB ssd + a 1TB hard drive for 50$ both.

[@Dylan-mx3tb]

​@@Noname-ct9tl who still uses hard drives LMAO

[@trailrider6844]

I rather use a 120GB ssd and have that 1TB Hdd in the caddy. That’s the setup I’m running on a E6520 I have lying around somewhere 🤣 I use it every now and then but I prefer using my Surface Pro 3

[@Smart-Skippy]

Oh man, what a lovely video. I love that you refurbished the old laptop and made it look so pretty. Your attention to detail is fantastic. Kudos !

[@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew]

Thank youu bro :D

[@midah7203]

​@@ComputersAndTechAndAndrewbro how can I get the efi and post install files I really need it I also have A n5050 please reply bro

[@pipyakas]

> Intel HD 3000 > Battlefield 3, CSGO running good what?

[@oliverrendall]

My thinks he is lying lol

[@haxorinator8219]

Yeah no. I've tried these games on HD3000 graphics and they definitely are not playable. Some well below 30fps and CS:GO can't maintain 30fps minimums.

[@pipyakas]

@@haxorinator8219 ya I even on a 2600k desktop i7 and overclocked, those games simply wont play well Bad company 2 would be in the 20s and teens if you do 720p, csgo can be played in 800x600 but the framerate is not even going to touch 60 To be fair, many last gen AAA games could be played on it with low enough resolution

[@pipyakas]

@@TR2000LT You know Im talking about the Intel HD 3000 right?

[@berndlindeberg3253]

Maybe the CPU has an integrated GPU?

[@riskbreaker9]

You can replace the DVD drive with an adapter that allows install another 2.5 inch drive like a SSD or a HDD

[@ayan1875]

I guess he wants to keep it.

[@kunalsarkar4950]

Why do you want 2 hard drives or ssd. Why not one with a bigger volume and let the dvd stay.

[@riskbreaker9]

@@kunalsarkar4950 because the price....

[@ayan1875]

@@riskbreaker9 4 TB HDD are more cheaper than 256 GB SSD.

[@multiomer1997]

@@ayan1875 and also slower

[@WhatzHappeningNow9]

This guy is a freakin genius I tell you. But something tells me his cat is the mastermind behind this whole channel. The channel name is "Cat and Andrew", but we never see the cat do we now. Coincidence? I think not! Where is your cat overlord Andrew? Just blink thrice if you are being held against your will.

[@SwastikSwarupDas]

the cat thought about this beforehand, you can barely see his face

[@julianmustofa4423]

The cat was filming this video

[@duva593]

He was held at gunpoint

[@YouKnowMeDuh]

We will never see this man face to face again 😂

[@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew]

Thank you bro :D actually the Cat is person, the channel name and all is a long story :D however, we are working together but these projects mostly i doing alone :D filming, editing and all. btw i have cats and dogs also 😂

[@minxziy9795]

This channel is cool and full of info bout laptop restoration, no useless speech....just 100% pure info. This is what i need, thank you bcuz i was be able to restore my old laptop 👍🥺

[@Billy_bSLAYER]

Loved the video but the background music between scenes is awful..

[@hdjdhdurmom2985]

@Love Thy Neighbor nah, it's bad because it's overrated

[@yamaokka]

The worst so called "music" that anyone can put in any video

[@fmar.8311]

I gotta admit, that teeny-bopper music was really annoying. Otherwise great video.

[@ChazzyChazzGaming]

Try watch all his video with 1.25 speed

[@JasonMeads]

Literally 36 seconds into this vid and... yes... I do stuff like this all the time... just recently converted an old Celeron M laptop with 1.256 GB ram into a Windows XP arcade emulation BEAST... ROCK ON! I fully understand how you did this and what your about to do! Hackintosh and windows dual boot... but I think an Android option is missing TBH! :D

[@pgsahlman]

Your carbon fiber graphite-look materials choices and execution are superb. What a pleasure to see you resurrect dated hardware and make it work a decade or more later.

[@Gabriel2.0]

Great video. I've also upgraded one of my laptops from Celeron to i7, from 2 GB to 16GB, I even upgraded the motherboard and added an eGPU. Also for my gf I've covered the laptop in carbon fibre vinyl - black and gold - might worth checking the 2 videos. hehe

[@ryanx9777]

egpu is the best shit ever invented. i turned my intel hd 4000 laptop into a beast rofl xD

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

@@ryanx9777 Do you think a modern lowrange HP without thunderbolt can utilize it?

[@EastAngliaUK]

the display was very clean after (-:

[@suave-alpaca8412]

This is very satisfying to watch. I love the 'giving new life' to old laptop videos. I have no idea that you can install mac on a windows laptop like this wow. My fave thing about this video is actually the red/black carbon skin you put on the laptop. Looks amazing

[@srishailspujar6278]

Me looking at my laptop after watching this My laptop : oh no ...

[@gabrielvieira1528]

It is great to watch this type of video full of informations. Never change!

[@rokzavrl8411]

Trash + some electronics + Cat and Andrew = nice looking and good preformance laptop.

[@ElliutN]

Love this video. I used to these types of upgrades all the time, when people thought it couldnt be done. Very fun to watch....thanks.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

You get my respect for all this work sir. WOW!

[@hanakomisa]

I still can't get over your subscription count vs the quality content you make.

[@Arockalypsse]

I think this is the best macOS install guide video

[@Deathbatman]

I swear you’re a tech god, taking broken/old laptops and turning them into amazing devices that everyone wants

[@TuncayAyhan]

As always Andrew, nicely made content!

[@jarrydpinto]

Amazing. Good to see this old laptop brought back to life instead of sitting in a landfill! I would recommend trying a lightweight Linux distro next to see if it runs better than Windows/Mac OS.

[@sahir3733]

I also have this same laptop n5050. It has stock intel i3 and hd graphics 3000 and i've played GTA 4, Battlefield 3, CSGO, THE walking dead all seasons, The wolf among us, Bully, Harry Potter all parts, mafia 2, assaains creed revelations and many other medium spec games. It seems junk but it's pretty great for a potato pc. And i am still playing those games with minimal or no lag ai 30 fps. Thanks to some youtube tips❣️❣️❣️🤣

[@54V4]

Very nice job buddy. Great video and great work. The laptop looks amazing after the mods. I also like the fact that you didn't stop with the hardware only but you continued the video with the software part... most youtubers would have split this video into at least 2 parts but because you didn't + the great content, you got me as a SUB. Thank you and keep up the amazing work.

[@jeffy911]

You are amazing and brilliant! Great job on modding the laptop.

[@N0body247]

As a tech with 20 plus year of experience I have to say bravo. I have never seen a video as detailed as this on a mod. Keep up the good work.

[@kunalkathiyal2203]

Please Remake my Potato Pc 8mb graphics 256mb ram CD player in place of cpu A box with screen

[@EngiNetion]

i have a 768mb ram stick.

[@edwardfletcher7790]

You're very very clever with the auctions my friend ! That music is pure RAGE tho' !

[@maxwellj7299]

I loved this video! You did a great job! But absolutely nothing could change my laptop to a beast 😂

[@azzanis]

The earth will be more greener with more people like you. Great job.

[@kojakaofficiel]

Andrew: now let's move into the display Me who have seen 60%of the videos in his channel: of course, he will use 96% of alcohol. Andrew: we will use *70%* of alcohol. Me: *Impossible!*

[@SummonerArthur]

I got one of these in pieces, no screws, broken screen, no hard disk and it rained on its parts, but mine had an I5 2410m. I replaced its screen with another one I had laying around from an old netbook, put a 240gb SSD on it, added more ram (total 8gb now) and now I use it as my daily driver. Ill add a caddy to it and upgrade the motherboard someday.

[@rahuls5800]

You are awesome bro!! By this video, you gave an idea to upgrade my old laptop. Thank you!

[@hryank33]

That is awesome. It is great that a laptop has a another life instead of being thrown out as junk.

[@softamious822]

You are the legend! I love ur work

[@ryankennethguzman135]

Your channel is underrated bruh. Keep up the goodwork😊😊

[@DanielCardei]

Very good video! Now in a real PC Shop in London, you have to do this 15 times a day.

[@ndog37]

i could do this, see my channel

[@DJDiskmachine]

Really nice to see such an old warhorse get so much love! I hope to see the day when consumers don't consider their purchases as single-use items. Great video Andrew, cheers! edit: BG music is fine.

[@sleepyvoyager]

I liked your content, voiceover and presentation style. You’ve got a subscriber 👍. Also, Please make a video about how to install fully functional mac on windows pc without using mac. In this video you’ve used mac.

[@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew]

Thank you bro and thank you for subscribing. If you want clean install then you need access to macOS but that doesn't mean actual Mac. You can download and install macOS in virtual machine in Windows and there you can create Boot USB installer. ( this is my old guide about creating Boot USB kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnurnYFneJqjhtk ) You need access in macOS because almost all tools are available for macOS only

[@chrismin13]

Wow, that's a great find for that price, but the amount of work you put in is what's truly astonishing! All that's missing IMO is: A battery improvement by replacing the 18650 cells in the battery with higher capacity and higher quality cells An external GPU through the mini PCIe slot (maybe even removable with USB integrated WiFi if you're good with soldering) A hard drive instead of a CD/DVD Drive for large files and games.

[@robinrai4973]

hey, my first laptop! I had the i5 one, and it's still going as the family desktop! It absolutely cannot play games, and the fan is louder than most planes. I skinned it just like you did, then painted it (which I regret immensely)

[@nosveratu7140]

Why did you painted it 🤔

[@csl9495]

Omg. I was just watching one of your other video and commented about a 10 year old computer restoration I'm going to attempt. This computer you're working on is way lesser than mines, yet you are able to do so much to it for lesser than what I was going to spend. I am so inspired to bargain hunt and scavenge now! Lol

[@Abhi-vo5qf]

"Mr stark it smells like a new car in here"

[@mcrfan1981]

maaann u are the guru master whisperer of these things and i love gaming laptops so its so interesting and satisfying watching your videos

[@beryl5739]

2:07 goddamn man that's the holy liquidy stuff that only man can made that already fosilized and hardened

[@littlebigcarrot]

That intro with Alvin in thr chipmunks was amazing

[@ivanpartida7467]

This laptop + Linux = Amazing performance for daily tasks

[@BenitoiteBaTiSi]

Thanks for Mojave installation tutorial, hope your channel grows fast as you upload great video videos about tech.

[@hello-do7pc]

I don't understand. How did the BIOS recognize the i7 when the website said only up to i5 was supported? Is the chipset allow the i7 because it's the same socket??

[@cyrilthefish]

Can be a bit pot luck. But what is officially supported and what actually works is often different. If you look up what CPU's the chipset on your motherboard supports, theres a good chance of said CPU's working even if not officially supported by your motherboard's manufacturer...

[@cyrilthefish]

@Random Ryan Often for things like this, it just means said CPU hasn't been tested with the board. The manufacturer won't list it as compatible unless tested, but its rare to actually block untested CPUs that are compatible...

[@RinaldoJonathan]

@@6robfoot tell us the brand so we can avoid

[@ummone]

@@6robfoot That's not a security function, that's a temperature sensor telling the CPU its overheating and protecting the CPU by shutting itself off. If you can figure out a way of cooling the CPU your good. Install "hardware monitor" (free download) from cupid and run it to see the CPU temps. They'll be in the red I assure you.

[@kevinacla8291]

you're so good in restoring trash laptops.

[@sulfur115]

I know nothing about hardware but i do not know why i like this type of video

[@Giova590]

Pc hardware world is amazing, keep learning because is really interesting. I went from not knowing anything to build my own pc

[@sulfur115]

@@Giova590 what about if you are a medical student, you will have no time for your hobby 😥

[@drbass9677]

TheJean590 what are the specs of ur pc?

[@Giova590]

@@drbass9677 Mobo: MSI B250M PRO-VH CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 RAM: Adata XPG Flame 8GB DDR4 2400mhz PSU: NZXT Hale 82 V2 550w 80 plus bronze full modular A pci-e wifi adapter too Case: Sama Jax-01 I still looking for a decent GPU because here in Argentina they are expensive. I hope i can get a 1050ti or a 1060 6gb

[@drbass9677]

TheJean590 oh that’s a pretty good pc

[@mateenatlas]

You are my favorite KZbinr!!

[@tone1822]

Wont these upgraded laptops have big overheating issues

[@maurosgarage]

No they will probably have less of a heating issue, because it will be harder for a normal user to max out the capabilities of this machine. Also, an SSD does not create heat like a normal hard drive would, so that in it self removed a small percentage of heat in side that old computer's set up. Plus he cleaned the inside very well so air circulation should not be an issue.

[@SummonerArthur]

@@maurosgarage I'm pretty sure dramless ssd's could cause more cpu heat.

[@diphje]

@@SummonerArthur well you don't get a dram less ssd in the first place, period.

[@SummonerArthur]

@@diphje I got one, and it is great, but it also sucks. But its great!

[@SoldierMHGod]

He also re-applied the thermal glue so overheating is made more minimal.

[@Esylium]

Now that is what I call an absolute madlad.

[@rajgill7576]

I have an alienware and was gonna hate on the head thing, but it looks good lol. But whatever man, I got a fake AMG badge on my mercedes

[@rajgill7576]

@Dario DeNiro it was my first car, fuck me right? Free is free.

[@AFiB1999]

Looks cool! I like the vinyl work!

[@RyanMarcel_]

I have this notebook, actually is the inspiron N4050 the red version. A classic.

[@grooveindia9989]

Mine has a PENTIUM N3540

[@Oxxygen_io]

Buys cheap broken computers, puts expensive skin on. I love it! Also, awesome upgrade.

[@yuispencer]

you forgot to put thermal paste on the southbridge chip

[@omarzowila]

I think this laptop is DOPE after the customization

[@crxxpslvyr7887]

nice HackBook

[@DaveHowardSchiff]

Another GREAT work. Keep it coming Andrew!

[@yuvalkarp9851]

Nice video but the music suck I rather watch this video on mute

[@MannyRamirezM]

Fuckin music was so bad my 🐈 said fuck this and left the room lol. Is it even an earthly language ??? I mean maybe only dolphins can understand what the song is saying LMAO. But this guy is a genius ! Hands down. Just busting on him.

[@418_im_a_teapot]

I just read the description in under 30 seconds, paused the video, found your comment and am now leaving this comment ranting about this shit music. It's like if Pixar would animate a cocaine-addicted mouse that also inhales helium, but play it at 4x speed for extra destruction.

[@MannyRamirezM]

@@418_im_a_teapot lol

[@phrg8332]

Well deal with it. DOES’NT need to be a comment

[@MannyRamirezM]

@@phrg8332 we'll deal with it. It doesn't need a comment saying it doesn't need a comment.

[@ieternal7288]

I love how you give these pcs and laptops new lives ❤️

[@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew]

Thank you bro :D

[@ieternal7288]

@@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew no thank you for the good content, keep it up, I wish you the best

[@infamousunordinary9269]

Hello! I am a new subscriber!! Love your vids!

[@juanimaiden5]

I did the same thing a couple of months ago haha got a Dell Inspiron 3420 (same as you but 14 inch screen) with an i3, 4gb and 120gb hdd... and upgraded to an i7 2670qm, 8gb and 120gb ssd + 500gb hdd (got that stuff from a blow off ASUS K53J).. now it's my daily driver

[@Kenopy]

that alienware head thingy was completely unnecessary

[@sentheaS]

It's called aesthetics, and I personally feel it improved the laptop giving it a fresh look.

[@phrg8332]

Looks better tho

[@s.c.588]

Your comment was completely unnecessary. The man can put whatever the heck he wants to on it.

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

@@s.c.588 yeah give it to him bro

[@NoobBasically]

This is exactly the kind of thing I was looking for, I'm trying to find ways to add a couple more years to my very old Toshiba laptop and this is a good way to start!

[@waadi1042]

I see you like that carbon fiber look....

[@dendimulyana_sahalapurba]

Incredible jobs. ! And you explain it with calm and patiently

[@AyyNash727]

$80 hackintosh/windows laptop..... my god he’s good

[@TheDoctor2805]

The N5050 is pretty good to use as long as you have some patience with it. I've had it myself. Upgraded the RAM to 8GB and it worked fine. but you don't have to expect to run mid range games on it and high workloads to run normal on it.

[@edgarivangutierrezochoa4325]

Great job, can you share the type of skin paper you used, that part I will like to do it on my laptop to avoid scratches, thank you.

[@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew]

Hi bro, i'm not exactly sure about brand or type, but this skin is pretty thick, just skin is like a A4 paper from printer and is little bit more expensive than others. i got this skin in local car vinyl workshop, but these foils/skins are available on ebay also with worldwide cheap or free shipping

[@jens468]

it's most likely 3M Carbon wrap that's usually used for car wraps

[@bardock11]

@@jens468 And (almost) every wrap for electronic gadgets out there. DBrand makes 3M skins. 3M is also used for electrical tape.

[@ajav6240]

@@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew awesome job! Did i see right, touchpad is still working even with carbon skin applied? thanks

[@tomsmith29]

You are really good ! How you installed Mac OS was very clever good job !

[@diagnosefromheaven2005]

You frogot to skin keyboard keys as well haha :D ttho what did u do with the battery?

[@OniiRem]

Well that will remain a mystery

[@hexetech6980]

i had the same computer for 8 years i just threw it away just 3 months earlier because i got a new desktop pc now i just feel like getting it back :D nice video

[@tromick]

Using high TDP with one fan will make your laptop heat. You should have been used the 35W max CPU.

[@romanmakarov4973]

this can be okay, if there are models with higher tdp in laptop's lineup. Since cooling is the same most of the time.

[@tromick]

@@romanmakarov4973 You are wrong. I was gonna buy highest CPU for my laptop but it was 45W instead 35W. Then i found my laptop same model with high CPU and the topic was not CPU. Topic was "My Laptop Goes Heat Even Idle"

[@proholic]

This why i love this laptop as it is still looking premium quality as compared to modern laptops

[@kevinwiens4804]

Excellent video Andrew, Thanks for sharing the details in such depth. I found a laptop in the dumpster and I want to recreate a duplicate of your project!!! Thank you so much friend...

[@sknyz2452]

I had a very similar laptop (Dell N4050) and it was amazing. Mine was super busted tho (it had a *rough* life) but took it like a champ. In it's later years I took the motherboard apart and used it as an AIO specifically for StepMania + a metal pad but then upgraded to a better setup. I still have the MB in a drawer and last time I checked it was STILL working lmao. Ridiculously tough.

[@omarzowila]

I was thinking of doing something useful with some of my older laptops instead of throwing them away because throwing away older laptops is basically wasting and the things I plan on doing with one of my old laptops is adding 2 screens on each sides of the laptop

[@XxXDarkElioXxX]

Clicked for skin paper on new laptop, stayed to learn how to install macos, GJ dude keep it up!!

[@testamnt4428]

I was playing the music on the other tab and it lined up perfectly at 3:12

[@bryanjones3492]

Nice video! I really like the red and black carbon look.

[@kingston908]

Nobody: White dude who just bought some vinyl wrap:

[@OrdinaryLatvian]

Why do you have to bring race into it?

[@kingston908]

@@OrdinaryLatvian nobody: "White nite" people:

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

Nobody: Dumb racists: (see OP)

[@camilonasser2397]

I love that keyboard, Layout is perfect, I don't know why nowz they don't do full arroz keys and page up/down home and end column

[@newold1093]

How do you get things at such a low price? Please tell me.

[@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew]

Hi bro, i just make searching every day :D checking web pages like ebay, aliexpress, and others local websites, once a week or in 2 weeks i'm checking local computer stores that sell used components. Sometimes to find something takes over month or two

[@DJRobbie54]

Nice Video Andrew, way above my head, But really nice. You are a pretty good Geek. Keep the good work you do by showing us how it's done.

[@NxtSwiss]

how does battlefield run but fortnite is laggy???

[@hydrocurry6494]

Cuase FORNITE BUTT

[@SummonerArthur]

Simple: hes lying. Neighter of them runs well on it. But fortnite might/will kick you back to the lobby after some time.

[@gabrielingosi1682]

Wow! Great job, this must have taken you quite some days and time. I like it, especially the skin and alien bit.

[@surfdude7575]

My only issue with teh alien logo is that it's false advertising. Its not an alienware system.

[@BullyGovJ4F7775]

"from Junk to burn with a torch" Lol

[@firmansyahlaboro8492]

Amazing restoration bro👍👍

[@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew]

Thank you bro :D

[@mariojuric2871]

80 dollars wow you must be rich I got mine for free at the local kiosk! :D & I'm happy if it runs Roblox at 20 fps (°¢°)

[@aditkoel]

great job and dedication brother...cheers from Bali

[@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew]

Thank you bro :D

[@meetpatel9946]

meanwhile m watching this on ....laptop that show in video without modification.... . . . . . . . . its true

[@SharpShoot3r_14]

I once tried to disassemble an HP laptop... Well, since then I stay away from laptops. But this Dell looks so friendly and easy to play with.

[@johnandrewv]

if your selling your repaired laptops I would like to buy one

[@yermo130]

I'm here for the wrapping that's it. by the way good video.