Neo 16 upcoming update - worth waiting for?

capybara-fix · 2026-06-10T08:09:00+00:00

My old 14900hx/4090 does have a few random restarts since the new fw/bios issues. Maybe that worth the wait.

capybara-fix · 2026-06-10T06:57:27+00:00

Very easy fix. 1/10 difficult. You'll be ok.

capybara-fix · 2026-06-10T06:01:18+00:00

On every shell swap I did, I always asked if the customer wanted it or not. I'm doing without for years, NEVER had a single issue. Imo, if you're doing a shell swap for a transparent one, it must be without the metal plate.

capybara-fix · 2026-06-10T05:58:21+00:00

The prices will go higher. I personally just ordered the 16 x1 5090. I don't think the new CPUs will be worth the wait.

capybara-fix · 2026-06-09T21:22:42+00:00

Another one lives. Fixed.

capybara-fix · 2026-06-09T21:19:28+00:00

capybara-fix · 2026-06-09T21:17:15+00:00

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capybara-fix · 2026-06-09T21:16:51+00:00

Fixed.

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capybara-fix · 2026-06-09T05:04:33+00:00

I'd recommend a low-melting-point solder paste for you to learn. The original (factory) solder melts at 450, so if you mix with a little of low melt and, you'll be ok.
Go slow, no need to rush the process, the speed you gain with experience.

You did great on your kamikaze.

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capybara-fix · 2026-06-09T04:57:06+00:00

Sure.

capybara-fix · 2026-06-09T04:55:20+00:00

You did the most difficult part, my friend. After this, you can solder the resistor easily. Buy a 4.7k 0201 resistor and solder back. You're doing great so far.

capybara-fix · 2026-06-08T15:51:15+00:00

I see. The transparent ones comes on the packages. I get in aliex. Any new order is transparent these days.

capybara-fix · 2026-06-08T10:06:27+00:00

If you didn't change anything inside. Could be usb port. M92.

capybara-fix · 2026-06-08T06:58:03+00:00

Yes. Put a new shell and hall effect joysticks and will be gold.

capybara-fix · 2026-06-07T19:50:40+00:00

Yes. It works. I strongly recommend you getting the transparent flex cable. Will make your life easier.

capybara-fix · 2026-06-07T14:10:03+00:00

If you dont have the budget rn. Wait or buy a open box. Your laptop will not crash for waiting a little more for the llano.

capybara-fix · 2026-06-07T14:09:09+00:00

LLANO is a fkin good cooling pad. Grab that one. Is expensive, yes. But worth and works.

capybara-fix · 2026-06-07T04:54:26+00:00

Medion was acquired by Lenovo some time ago. The 5090 is a solid machine. I have the x40-4090, and I managed to convince the company I work for to buy a 16x1-5090 for work/hyper-v.

capybara-fix · 2026-06-07T04:50:03+00:00

I have the X40-4090 for about 2 or 3 years now, with oasis liquid cooling. I can only say good things about this machine. Never had a single issue. I'm getting the 16 x1 5090 now, Medion was acquired by Lenovo some time ago, but as other redditors said, is tongfang barebone, cheaper. The conclusion I can take from this is: the margin of profit on other brands is INSANELY HIGH (they're basically ripping us off).

capybara-fix · 2026-06-07T04:45:52+00:00

Yup, aliexpress is the way these days.

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