plz help, newbie wanting car pc system with good audio

**padgo** · 07-14-2007, 12:27 AM

hey there, im looking at getting myself a computer for my car (wrx). i want a 7" touch screen that comes ou of the dash and a system that will run dvd's and use for itunes etc. i have 3x boston amps, 2x 12" subs and front and rear bostons, so its safe to say i have a decent speaker system and want a computer that has a decent sound card that will be able to perform to my needs.

i dont know where to start or how much this will cost, im open to any suggestions if anyone will help me i would love it

im in australia if that helps.

cheers.

**ScFrEaK** · 07-14-2007, 12:55 AM

go to streetdeck.com great front end. Get a in-dash screen http://www.xenarc.com/product/700IDT.html

**DarquePervert** · 07-14-2007, 08:51 AM

Start here: New to CarPCs? Don't know where to start?

Originally Posted by ScFrEaK

go to streetdeck.com great front end. Get a in-dash screen http://www.xenarc.com/product/700IDT.html

Frankly, that's horrible advice in my opinion.
1 - There's more to a car PC than just a screen and a front-end.
2 - The in-dash screens are problematic, as a general rule. They're new to market and have teething problems.
3 - You answered none of the OP's questions, only suggested a front-end and a screen.
4 - There are more options for frontends than StreetDeck. While it's a fine piece of software, it's also not the only option. Besides, SD doesn't have any navigation options for Australia, so that would be useless to the OP.

**xxMIKExx** · 07-15-2007, 02:27 AM

Instead of getting a computer for a sound card why not get a sound card for your computer..this one seems decent: http://cgi.ebay.com/Creative-Labs-So...QQcmdZViewItem

...Perhaps a bit extravagant.

**padgo** · 07-15-2007, 04:27 AM

Originally Posted by xxMIKExx

Instead of getting a computer for a sound card why not get a sound card for your computer..this one seems decent: http://cgi.ebay.com/Creative-Labs-So...QQcmdZViewItem

...Perhaps a bit extravagant.

problem there is a computer for the car would have to be slimline, ie a normal pci sound card wont work!

**DarquePervert** · 07-15-2007, 08:11 AM

Originally Posted by padgo

problem there is a computer for the car would have to be slimline, ie a normal pci sound card wont work!

Why would it have to be slimline?

There are lots of members who use a Shuttle system or a full-szed case that allows PCI cards.

Besides, there are right-angle PCI risers that will allow a PCI card to run parallel to the motherboard for some slim cases.
There are also USB equivilants of most PCI cards, as well.