Newb: Double Check Me Please!!! (Anyone)

**DarquePervert** · 09-11-2009, 07:49 AM

Originally Posted by theonlykid

I would stay away from anything with the 775 socket if possable. Yeah they are much cheaper CPU's but the 775 is a desktop CPU socket. They dont make any mobile procs for that socket.

So?

That means 65W TPD on just the processor. That is a ton of heat to get rid of.

65w TDP is NOTHING for a CPU. There are CPUs on the marked that have twice the TDP and have been used in vehicle installations.
There are plenty of power solutions for a CPU of this power. AS long as it is adequately cooled, it will work just fine.

**Sonicxtacy02** · 09-11-2009, 08:00 AM

the hottest my cpu as shown is 100f on a 110 degree day and thats with no cooling other than the cpu fan, on a 3 hour trip stored in the trunk of my car. You have nothing to worry about there.

**kross** · 09-11-2009, 04:32 PM

It depends entirely on the case in which the setup is put. A MoCoSo case doesn't have much airflow, so a 65w CPU is the max I'd put in there. I have a MoCoSo case with a 45w AMD 4850e, and it runs hot. I'm actually thinking about drilling holes directly above the CPU fan, I've heard that helps.

**theonlykid** · 09-11-2009, 10:55 PM

Kross
Do you have a old MoCoSo case with the exhaust and ventalation directly across from each other or one of the new ones with the intake and exhaust offset?

**kross** · 09-12-2009, 03:57 PM

The older one, 3rd generation I believe. Purchased 10/16/08.

**hnybkt** · 09-15-2009, 12:12 AM

sooo....

how bout this one?
http://www.pcconnection.com/IPA/Shop...ci_sku=9520352

basically the same thing but cheaper.
sounds like the heat won't be too much of an issue. i am going to mod a box for the cpu myself, either by fabricating thin sheet metal or gutting an old game station box. either way i plan on giving it a "swiss chesse" design to ensure adequate air flow. time to pull the trigger on this soma*****!

**hnybkt** · 09-15-2009, 12:15 AM

Originally Posted by Sonicxtacy02

i have this mobo... best one i've ever used by far

1)i believe it has one pci-e... thats it

2)no processor, i use the e8400.. 3ghz. with 2gig ram and a 2.5 sata drive i can run the system bare with a m1-atx

3)if you're going to use a pci video card this board wont work for you at all

thanks bro. what are my alternatives to pci video cards. video is not a high priority for me though it is an option i would like to include. it just doesn't need to be top'o'the'line...

**DarquePervert** · 09-15-2009, 06:47 AM

If you want decent video, look for a board that has an nVidia chipset & onboard video.
honestly, a PCI or PCI-E card of any sort is a major hassle in a vehicle. The normal bumps & vibrations of every day driving can cause them to work loose.

Ever had a PC shipped to you and cards come loose in shipping, causing you to open the case and reseat them for the PC to work?
Now imagine doing that on a semi-regular basis (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or so)....
Talk about a PITA.

**Sonicxtacy02** · 09-15-2009, 09:07 AM

the built-in video is dvi-i.. very very high quality. I'm not running any high end games or anything so i dont have a benchmark but for in card video its just fine.

**hnybkt** · 09-15-2009, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by Sonicxtacy02

the built-in video is dvi-i.. very very high quality. I'm not running any high end games or anything so i dont have a benchmark but for in card video its just fine.

im sorry, the built in video on what?