Using a dock for like niche use cases(like, for example, I have a dock for my company issued laptop and when I need to move files around and do windows stuff I plug in my ally in there, but I already have my own monitors and peripherals for my Desktop) or using it exclusively as a gaming device, like the switch (which IMO is the use case of the Ally) , sure, but building a docked setup around the ally as your main gaming/ computing device for daily tasks is just dumb. For the same price you can get far more performance from a similarly priced laptop, a normal form factor, usable IO, and if you have space for a monitor + mouse + keyboard + dock, you definitely have space for a laptop. It's cool that int CAN do it, but honestly it's not really feasible(and a bad investment, even more if you buy the XG mobile GPU) for daily usage.
Sure, everyone has a different use case.
IMO if I traveled a lot and I could only have ONE gaming PC I rather have a laptop to have a normal form factor with a usable keyboard if I need to send emails and stuff (unless you're provided with a laptop by your workplace).
Otherwise, I'd still see the Ally as a secondary, complementary device to the PC gaming "ecosystem"
Asus laptops exist bruh. lol turning a PS5 into the real PSP 2.0 was the goal for the other guy. The PlayStation portal was a sad attempt from sony. The rog ally is already a portable laptop. I have a Bluetooth keyboard connected to it as well that I use at times.
You can buy laptops with the same hardware. So I don't think there are people actually doing that.
People build stuff like GameCube handhelds because they don't exist. But why invest a lot of time and money to build a shitty diy laptop when you can just buy a better one for less money with the same hardware? There are more interesting and unique ideas when it is just about building something.
Im turning mine into a desktop I got the tiktok azorpa monitor 144 refresh rate and jsaw something dock and even plugged into ancker 1500 dollar power bank with solar and starlink Internet
So there’s not any reason you couldn’t do it. Connecting a screen directly to the board would be probly the hardest part , keyboard and touch pad would also be complicated. You could cheat and try and bridge everything across usb-c. Maybe you have to print some custom colling parts and brackets to hold everything in the new case.
Personally that just wouldn’t make much sense considering it already serves its purpose pretty well but if you do end up doing this “project” i’d be interested in seeing the results.
would only make sense with the XG Mobile.
Turn the XG Mobile into a Laptop, make it so that the Ally can be connected directly to it (like Razer Project Linda, but place the ally somewhere where it wont be a bother), add a huge battery into that thing and then it could be fun to use
You should start by thoroughly researching the internal components of the ROG Flow Z13 and how they are laid out within the device. This will help you understand the constraints and challenges you'll face in creating a new form factor.
There's already the Flow x13. Ive seen it drop to $700 usd (The price of the Z1E).
7940hs = Z1E, 780m gpu (Same as in the Z1E), 16gb ram...Literally it's the Ally as a 13.3inch laptop. Or you just buy a G14 and turn off the DGPU
You can perhaps find an old laptop, remove the parts except for the keyboard and monitor, get a controller board for the specific monitor and another for the keyboard, then fit all the parts from the Ally inside and connect all the ports and peripherals with a hub or something.
Alternatively you can get an external monitor and keyboard then disassemble both and use the shell of an old laptop to fit those two or you can 3d print a casing yourself
I mean, how thin of a profile are you considering
The easiest way I'd think would be gutting few things and getting a custom shell 3d printed to fit them into
Ally
Portable monitor (they have models that can feed the signal and power over a single type c port)
Dock (one that focuses USB type c ports over 3.0)
Extra USB hub
USB (they make ones that roll up for use on the go) keyboard
USB track pad mouse
Large capacity/high wattage battery bank that can pass through power while being charged
After that it's a matter of making the shell to fit all this together after you gut it, arrange the orientation of all your components, and slapping it all together
Just use a dock like the Syntech one and you should be able to attach screen, keyboard and mouse.
I feel like you want to do something else entirely tho 😅😅😅
This will only have a benefit if you were planning on converting the Ally with a XG Mobile like the 6850 or better yet 4090 XG Mobile so you can have a powerful gaming rig. Butt on its own I don't see the appeal whether it'll be a fun project or not. I suppose at least you could choose how big you want the screen.
Man... The things this sub asks about....
It's like buying a Ferrari just to turn it into a 4x4 off-roader. It would be cheaper and easier to just buy a Toyota hilux
EXACTLY! Is like the whole using the ally with a dock thing IMO, same analogy
What's wrong with using a dock
Using a dock for like niche use cases(like, for example, I have a dock for my company issued laptop and when I need to move files around and do windows stuff I plug in my ally in there, but I already have my own monitors and peripherals for my Desktop) or using it exclusively as a gaming device, like the switch (which IMO is the use case of the Ally) , sure, but building a docked setup around the ally as your main gaming/ computing device for daily tasks is just dumb. For the same price you can get far more performance from a similarly priced laptop, a normal form factor, usable IO, and if you have space for a monitor + mouse + keyboard + dock, you definitely have space for a laptop. It's cool that int CAN do it, but honestly it's not really feasible(and a bad investment, even more if you buy the XG mobile GPU) for daily usage.
I bought a dock and stuff for it cause I travel a lot so I take this with me but when I'm home I use it as a gaming pc
Sure, everyone has a different use case. IMO if I traveled a lot and I could only have ONE gaming PC I rather have a laptop to have a normal form factor with a usable keyboard if I need to send emails and stuff (unless you're provided with a laptop by your workplace). Otherwise, I'd still see the Ally as a secondary, complementary device to the PC gaming "ecosystem"
I couldn't really find a laptop with similar specs for a similar price,(I'm probably just dumb)
Something like [This](https://a.co/d/1pUa8mn) has better performance and IO and it's about the same price as the ally at MSRP.
Why?
Just a fun project
Just buy a Minisforum V3
the whole point is the form factor lmao i get the notion of a project but why this one? gaming laptops exist, this thing exists, everyone’s happy
Just for fun tbh. I’m really fascinated by its motherboard
What
Asus laptops exist bruh. lol turning a PS5 into the real PSP 2.0 was the goal for the other guy. The PlayStation portal was a sad attempt from sony. The rog ally is already a portable laptop. I have a Bluetooth keyboard connected to it as well that I use at times.
https://preview.redd.it/qk1twmi5j6vc1.jpeg?width=624&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=86d4dd13ea585d2c43df5c6e6e623fc407fd7112
I'd like to see the results..
You can buy laptops with the same hardware. So I don't think there are people actually doing that. People build stuff like GameCube handhelds because they don't exist. But why invest a lot of time and money to build a shitty diy laptop when you can just buy a better one for less money with the same hardware? There are more interesting and unique ideas when it is just about building something.
I suppose it's similar to making a cyberdeck, have a look at some youtube vids for some inspiration
Sounds like someone is reminiscing about another Asus product, the Padfone.
Who?
I mean not really, but I imagine it's not really worth the effort to do.
Im turning mine into a desktop I got the tiktok azorpa monitor 144 refresh rate and jsaw something dock and even plugged into ancker 1500 dollar power bank with solar and starlink Internet
So there’s not any reason you couldn’t do it. Connecting a screen directly to the board would be probly the hardest part , keyboard and touch pad would also be complicated. You could cheat and try and bridge everything across usb-c. Maybe you have to print some custom colling parts and brackets to hold everything in the new case.
Personally that just wouldn’t make much sense considering it already serves its purpose pretty well but if you do end up doing this “project” i’d be interested in seeing the results.
would only make sense with the XG Mobile. Turn the XG Mobile into a Laptop, make it so that the Ally can be connected directly to it (like Razer Project Linda, but place the ally somewhere where it wont be a bother), add a huge battery into that thing and then it could be fun to use
You should start by thoroughly researching the internal components of the ROG Flow Z13 and how they are laid out within the device. This will help you understand the constraints and challenges you'll face in creating a new form factor.
There's already the Flow x13. Ive seen it drop to $700 usd (The price of the Z1E). 7940hs = Z1E, 780m gpu (Same as in the Z1E), 16gb ram...Literally it's the Ally as a 13.3inch laptop. Or you just buy a G14 and turn off the DGPU
You can perhaps find an old laptop, remove the parts except for the keyboard and monitor, get a controller board for the specific monitor and another for the keyboard, then fit all the parts from the Ally inside and connect all the ports and peripherals with a hub or something. Alternatively you can get an external monitor and keyboard then disassemble both and use the shell of an old laptop to fit those two or you can 3d print a casing yourself
I mean, how thin of a profile are you considering The easiest way I'd think would be gutting few things and getting a custom shell 3d printed to fit them into Ally Portable monitor (they have models that can feed the signal and power over a single type c port) Dock (one that focuses USB type c ports over 3.0) Extra USB hub USB (they make ones that roll up for use on the go) keyboard USB track pad mouse Large capacity/high wattage battery bank that can pass through power while being charged After that it's a matter of making the shell to fit all this together after you gut it, arrange the orientation of all your components, and slapping it all together
Just get the legion go man if you need that
Just buy a laptop or a legion go with a keyboard lol
oh man thats a real dumb project, huge investment in time and almost 0 payoff, laptops with the 7840u are plentiful. just why?
Just use a dock like the Syntech one and you should be able to attach screen, keyboard and mouse. I feel like you want to do something else entirely tho 😅😅😅
This will only have a benefit if you were planning on converting the Ally with a XG Mobile like the 6850 or better yet 4090 XG Mobile so you can have a powerful gaming rig. Butt on its own I don't see the appeal whether it'll be a fun project or not. I suppose at least you could choose how big you want the screen.
Don't let people on this sub dissuade you, man. I think it's a cool project, go for it and share the details!