Hi guys, new to the forum, I just registered. I love the idea of carputers and I think I will probably have as much fun installing and setting it up as I will using it.

I love cars and computers, and after seeing some the projects you guys have done on here I can't wait to get started!

Anyways, here's what I have planned so far, but anything can be changed if recommended, I do already have 2GB of 800MHz ram though, so I might as well use that for the memory.

Touch Screen:

Not sure, preferably 8" transflective


Case:

Not sure, possibly custom built, unless I can find a nice plain small one.


Motherboard:

Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H iG43 Socket 775 mATX
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/149238

Processor:

Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 2.8GHz Socket 775 1066MHz
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/152177

Memory:

OCZ 2GB (2x1GB) DDR2 800MHz/PC2-6400 Gold XTC Memory CL5
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/114728

Power Supply:

Opus 360W
http://www.opussolutions.net/catalog...products_id=48

Hard Drive:

Western Digital 320GB 2.5" SATAII 5400rpm 8MB Cache
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/136790

DVD Drive:

Samsung SE-T084M-RSWD
http://www.awd-it.com/scripts/prodvi...idproduct=5348

Turbo Memory?

Intel Turbo Memory 2GB
http://www.lambda-tek.com/components...prodID=B152392


I think the turbo memory may help with boot times, but I have no experience with turbo memory, it may not be that useful, but I figured it's worth a try right?

I have attached a spreadsheet of the components, links and prices for my proposed setup.

I would like someone to recommend me a touch screen, as I said, preferably transflective and 7" or 8" but aside from the screen please post any and all comments or suggestions you have.