Wiring up my carputer

**soundman98** · 07-11-2011, 05:52 PM

i think you need to do some more research on the psu-- like in the links in darque's sig.

the psu model needed is based on your hardware requirements.. the m4 that was recommended is considered a 'beefier' power supply, so depending on what parts you use it may be overkill.

**LJH** · 07-12-2011, 06:09 PM

ahhhhhh thats a better FAQ, I was reading the car audio faq sub-forum and wondering where all the decent info was...will have a good read thanks.

**LJH** · 07-13-2011, 10:12 AM

Right I've got a headache now with the info i've been reading...
Took the computer apart to see what stuff its got...

On startup it says its got a 1.6GHz pentium 4 processor don't know what cache though as the type with more kb uses less power, it has a 250mb RAM which could be upgraded to a max of 1GB so I read here http://ixbtlabs.com/articles2/ezgo-p4sis650/ (how can you tell the max?)
Mine differs a bit as it has a toshiba 20gb HDD (may have to upgrade, but don't know if there is a max)
Also I have no idea how to connect a psu (120W should be fine) but its not got desktop pc connections the 12v in is just soldered to the motherboard and goes from there (no power wires apart from HDD, on/off switch and fan).
Confused!!!

**soundman98** · 07-13-2011, 10:26 PM

ah, i posted without searching the model number you're referring too.. the atx power supplies we have been recommending are wrong. you require a single output power supply, like the carnetix series, dc-dc usb, or other similar models in the mp3car store..

**LJH** · 07-14-2011, 06:02 PM

Thanks for that, also need a VGA screen now as my video in one with VGA to video convertor is crap...too blurry and it flickers too much

**LJH** · 07-15-2011, 06:42 AM

Will this be the right one?
http://linitx.com/product/12679

**DarquePervert** · 07-16-2011, 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by LJH

Will this be the right one?
http://linitx.com/product/12679

Does it supply the same voltage as the "power brick" of your PC? If it does, then yes, it will work for you.
I'm not going to say whether anything is "right" or "wrong", as there are a number of products available that will meet your needs.

It's up to you to figure out what is best for you and why it will or will not work.

**LJH** · 07-16-2011, 09:54 AM

mmm had to send them an email, as it doesn't say the input voltage anywhere, works fine running off a 12v battery though.

**soundman98** · 07-16-2011, 10:39 AM

you said you needed it to output 12v right?

Originally Posted by linitx

This unit accepts any input ranging from 6-34V. Output is 12V regulated or output can be changed with simple jumper settings to 5V, 6V, 9V, 12V, 13.5V, 18V or 24V or via USB in fine increments (0.25V) anywhere from 5-24V

it will work.