Thread: CarPC budget challenge

That touchscreen will not control the PC.
Furthermore, you'd need composite video signal to go to that headunit and the motherboard you specified doesn't have a composite video out. Even if you get a device to convert the VGA signal to composite, the image quality will be at a low resolution and look sub-par at best.

you'll need a center speaker for a true 5.1 sound effect. also, you'll probably need an aftermarket amp to connect it to your sound system too.

and then im not sure where you plan on mounting the screen because it doesnt look like you will be able to mount a single din or screen and make it look right....

EDIT: You also forgot a slot load dvd player. if you want something that can play dvds and not just cds it'll cost you. i think it'll beat least $80 for that, plus another 100 (at least) for the amps.

Originally Posted by Flaring_Afro

you'll need a center speaker for a true 5.1 sound effect. also, you'll probably need an aftermarket amp to connect it to your sound system too.

and then im not sure where you plan on mounting the screen because it doesnt look like you will be able to mount a single din or screen and make it look right....

5.1 surround is pointless in a car, at least in many peoples' eyes.
The OP didn't spec out any speakers at all.. No sub.. No left/right/front/rear or center.

EDIT: You also forgot a slot load dvd player. if you want something that can play dvds and not just cds it'll cost you. i think it'll beat least $80 for that, plus another 100 (at least) for the amps.

The OP did spec a DVD headunit that would cover CD/DVD playback.
It's not a good solution at all, which I pointed out. But he DID cover that part of the build.

Originally Posted by DarquePervert

5.1 surround is pointless in a car, at least in many peoples' eyes.
The OP didn't spec out any speakers at all.. No sub.. No left/right/front/rear or center.

I agree I dont think theres a point, but he said he wanted it. Also, I highly doubt the camaros come with a "5.1" system. It might have something like an 8 speaker setup, but i doubt it actually has a center speaker in the dash (could be wrong).

Look into the factory amp if you havent too. It might only have a high input (non rca) that a computer cant put out. Just because its called "bouston acoustic" doesnt mean it wil be like their aftermarket amps or even made by them. The "bose" systems arent really bose either. Just a heads up.

^ no of course there isnt a dash kit available the car was only sold for a few months. that doesnt mean anything though. as i mentioned it would be hard but its possible to get a screen in there. he might even plan on a whole new custom dash for all you know. the camaro costs as much as a vette so people with them tend to have a good amount of money.

Originally Posted by DarquePervert

That touchscreen will not control the PC.
Furthermore, you'd need composite video signal to go to that headunit and the motherboard you specified doesn't have a composite video out. Even if you get a device to convert the VGA signal to composite, the image quality will be at a low resolution and look sub-par at best.

Darque is correct, neverrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr use RCA, the quality will be so bad. I know that you had a budget, but if you can have a screen molded into the dash.

Originally Posted by Flaring_Afro

you'll need a center speaker for a true 5.1 sound effect. also, you'll probably need an aftermarket amp to connect it to your sound system too.

and then im not sure where you plan on mounting the screen because it doesnt look like you will be able to mount a single din or screen and make it look right....

EDIT: You also forgot a slot load dvd player. if you want something that can play dvds and not just cds it'll cost you. i think it'll beat least $80 for that, plus another 100 (at least) for the amps.

Agree on the slot load DVD. Also when you have to add programs, the DVD slot will come in handy.

Originally Posted by DarquePervert

5.1 surround is pointless in a car, at least in many peoples' eyes.
The OP didn't spec out any speakers at all.. No sub.. No left/right/front/rear or center.


The OP did spec a DVD headunit that would cover CD/DVD playback.
It's not a good solution at all, which I pointed out. But he DID cover that part of the build.

I 100% disagree. I had 5.1 with center being phantom (what most Car PC use), and when I finally installed a real center, i could hear a difference. When I decided to upgrade to 7.1 surround sound the difference was even greater. All that was with cr@ppy amps. I cant wait to see how it all sounds on PDX amps and good speakers.

Originally Posted by djfourmoney

No replies since his/her's post and have you even seen the Camaro's dash layout before starting a food fight over 5.1 audio?



Is there even a dash kit available???

I haven't seen a new Camaro inside yet, especially one with factory Navigation which I'm positive is an option.

Nobody has any idea what were working with here, so why comment????

LOL OMG.... Couls they have made a more awkward dash. Its nice that its retro, but d@mn...... I do have an idea.... Maybe you can go with dashboard devices visor screens, that way no dash mods are needed, here is the link.

When you go to the page scroll down to the ENV-50c. All you would have to do is put the main part of the unit maybe in the glove box, then the screen as the driver visor.
http://www.dashboarddevices.com/products.htm

^ almost every dealer was selling the V6 for over $36k, and the V8 for a lot more. There have been many threads circling around forums with people asking if they should get a C6 or a V8 camaro.