mini-itx

**cookci** · 02-20-2004, 06:56 AM

hi everyone... im new and thinking of installing a mini-itx system into my car.

im looking at the "VIA EPIA 5000 Fanless Motherboard"

can someone please explain to me how these things are powered... and also do i need to buy a case to use one or can i just mount it somewhere in the car?

many thanks

christian

**Confused** · 02-20-2004, 07:04 AM

Christian,

Firstly, welcome to the forums!

What will you be doing with the system? Any videos/GPS/visualisations? If so, I recommend going for the M-10000 or the MII-10000

They are much faster

The best way to power them is with an Opus power supply. There is a group buy being organised in the For Sale forum here, take a look

The best bet IMO is to either find a Mini-ATX or Mini-ITX case, or build your own. This can then be put in the trunk or under a seat etc.

If you are going for GPS, or anything involving text, then make sure you get a VGA display. Check the FAQ for details on why. Touchscreen is a nice thing to have, as you don't have to worry about a keyboard/mouse while you're driving

Don't forget that the

is your friend! There is a whole wealth of information here!

Garry

**cookci** · 02-20-2004, 02:05 PM

hi,

thanks for the reply

Quick question... can i use a standard PSU from my Pentium 3-500 to power a mini-ITX PC?

thanks

christian

**Cherub211** · 02-20-2004, 02:10 PM

Short answer: Yes. Long Answer: Not in your car without other power supply utilities, such as a power invertor (12vdc-110vac)

Does that make sense?

**cookci** · 02-20-2004, 02:21 PM

perfect... so an ITX motherboard uses a standard ATX power supply (but just smaller normally)??

Will purchase a power inverter and have a go at building my own ITX system using an old ATX supply.

cheers
christian

**Rev_BoB** · 02-20-2004, 06:55 PM

go here mini box

They have power supplies design for mini itx mobo along with stuff to adapt for auto use. I'm stuck out in the desert so I haven't had a chance to test out what I bought from them yet.